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Kniffin Family History

Kniffin Surname Meaning

Altered form of Kniffen a surname of English origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kniffin family from?

You can see how Kniffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kniffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kniffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kniffin family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kniffin's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kniffin families in 1891.
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What did your Kniffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kniffin. 21% of Kniffin men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kniffin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kniffin were Carpenter and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kniffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kniffin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 384 immigration records available for the last name Kniffin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kniffin. For the veterans among your Kniffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kniffin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kniffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kniffin in 1956 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kniffin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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