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Kniffley Family History

Kniffley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Diffley, Knisley, Kniffen, Kniceley, Kniseley, Nissley, Kirkley

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Where is the Kniffley family from?

You can see how Kniffley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kniffley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kniffley families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kniffley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kniffley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kniffley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Kniffley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kniffley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kniffley. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kniffley. For the veterans among your Kniffley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kniffley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Kniffley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kniffley in 1973 was 52, and 62 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kniffley 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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