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Kneisel Name Meaning

South German: variant of Knäusel a diminutive of Knaus .

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


Similar surnames: Keitel, Heisel, Keiser, Keidel, Neiser, Knebel, Kneifl, Knisely

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Where is the Kneisel family from?

You can see how Kneisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneisel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kneisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kneisel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kneisel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kneisel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kneisel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kneisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kneisel. 37% of Kneisel men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Kneisel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kneisel were Manager and Waitress. .

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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
    37%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kneisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneisel 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Kneisel. 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 735 military records available for the last name Kneisel. For the veterans among your Kneisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneisel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kneisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kneisel in 1948 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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