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Knig Family History

Knig 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: Konig, Kim, Kong, Knight, Kang, King, Kil, Kai, Ing, Eng

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Where is the Knig family from?

You can see how Knig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Knig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Knig families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Knig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knig. 80% of Knig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Nurse
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knig 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Knig. 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 444 military records available for the last name Knig. For the veterans among your Knig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knig 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knig

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