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Knierim Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Knieriem .

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


Similar surnames: Knieriem, Krier, Keim, Kneip, Kneer, Keser, Nier, Bieri, Kniess, Krim

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Where is the Knierim family from?

You can see how Knierim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knierim family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knierim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Knierim family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Knierim's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knierim families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knierim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knierim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knierim. 31% of Knierim men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Knierim women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knierim were Machinist and Nurse. .

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • House Work
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Nurse
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knierim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knierim 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Knierim. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knierim. For the veterans among your Knierim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knierim lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Knierim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Knierim in 1956 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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