Kniska Family History

Kniska 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: Kriska, Niska, Kraska, Knick, Siska, Miska, Nitka, Ziska, Kaska, Triska

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
120	Military Records
65	Immigration Records
118	Census and Voter Lists
44	Member Trees

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Where is the Kniska family from?

You can see how Kniska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kniska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kniska family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kniska's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Kniska families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kniska 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 Kniska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kniska.

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Census Record

There are 118 census records available for the last name Kniska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kniska census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Kniska. 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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Military Records

There are 120 military records available for the last name Kniska. For the veterans among your Kniska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kniska lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kniska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kniska in 1965 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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Kniska Surname Meaning

Where is the Kniska family from?

What did your Kniska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kniska.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

100%

What Kniska family records will you find?

What is the average Kniska lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kniska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kniska in 1965 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

Kniska Family History

Kniska Surname Meaning

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Kniska Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Kniska

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Where is the Kniska family from?

What did your Kniska ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Kniska family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Kniska lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kniska family tree

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