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Kneeland Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Ó Nialláin (see Nealon ). This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Keelan, Geelan, Kneen, Neenan, Clelland, Neyland, Nieland, Leland

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Where is the Kneeland family from?

You can see how Kneeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneeland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kneeland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kneeland family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kneeland's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Kneeland families in 1871.
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What did your Kneeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kneeland. 20% of Kneeland men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Kneeland women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kneeland were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Maid
    6%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Kneeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneeland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kneeland. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kneeland. For the veterans among your Kneeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneeland lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kneeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kneeland in 1947 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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