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Knisely Family History

Knisely Surname Meaning

Variant of Knisley a surname of Swiss German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Knisely family from?

You can see how Knisely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knisely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knisely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Knisely family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knisely's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Knisely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knisely 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 Knisely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knisely. 24% of Knisely men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Knisely women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knisely were Machinist and Cigar Maker.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Cigar Maker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Knisely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knisely 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Knisely. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knisely. For the veterans among your Knisely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knisely lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Knisely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knisely in 1952 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knisely 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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