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Knipshield Family History

Knipshield 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: Knepshield, Shield, Kisiel, Knispel, Knisely, Brinsfield, Knippel

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Where is the Knipshield family from?

You can see how Knipshield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knipshield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knipshield family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Knipshield's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Knipshield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knipshield 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 119 census records available for the last name Knipshield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knipshield 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Knipshield. 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 24 military records available for the last name Knipshield. For the veterans among your Knipshield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knipshield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Knipshield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knipshield in 1965 was 79, and 68 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knipshield 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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