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Knirsch Family History

Knirsch 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: Kirsch, Hirsch, Krisch, Kirch, Karsch, Kirscht, Nitsch, Kisch, Kersch

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Where is the Knirsch family from?

You can see how Knirsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knirsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knirsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Knirsch families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Knirsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knirsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knirsch 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 Knirsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knirsch. 100% of Knirsch men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Knirsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Knirsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knirsch 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Knirsch. 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 381 military records available for the last name Knirsch. For the veterans among your Knirsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knirsch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Knirsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Knirsch in 1966 was 63, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knirsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knirsch 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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