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Knisley Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Knüsli: from a Swabian-Alemannic diminutive of Knaus . Compare Kneisley Knicely Knisely and Nicely .

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


Similar surnames: Isley, Killey, Knisely, Nissley, Eisley, Kriley, Ansley, Daisley

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Where is the Knisley family from?

You can see how Knisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knisley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 39 Knisley families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Knisley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Knisley families in 1911.
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What did your Knisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Knisley. 82% of Knisley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Farmers Son
    19%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Knisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knisley 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Knisley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Knisley. For the veterans among your Knisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knisley lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Knisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Knisley in 1946 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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