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Kneisley Family History

Kneisley Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Kneissle (see Kneisel ) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Variant of Knisley a surname of Swiss German origin. Compare Knicely .

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


Similar surnames: Kressley, Keighley, Eisley, Neisler, Keeley, Keigley, Yeisley

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Where is the Kneisley family from?

You can see how Kneisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneisley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kneisley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Kneisley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kneisley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kneisley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kneisley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kneisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kneisley. 22% of Kneisley men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kneisley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kneisley were Truck Driver and Manager. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kneisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneisley 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Kneisley. 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 522 military records available for the last name Kneisley. For the veterans among your Kneisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneisley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kneisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kneisley in 1945 was 21, and 64 in 2004.

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