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Knirk Family History

Knirk 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: Knick, Kirk, Klink, Krick, Kirn, Konik, Kark, Kick, Birk, Nick

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Where is the Knirk family from?

You can see how Knirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knirk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Knirk family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Knirk's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Knirk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knirk 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 139 census records available for the last name Knirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knirk 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Knirk. 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 Knirk. For the veterans among your Knirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knirk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Knirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Knirk in 1964 was 77, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knirk 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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