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Kniseley Name Meaning

Variant of Knisely a surname of Swiss German origin (see Knisley ).

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


Similar surnames: Wrisley, Knisely, Kniceley, Wiseley, Nissley, Knicely, Niceley

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Where is the Kniseley family from?

You can see how Kniseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kniseley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kniseley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Kniseley families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kniseley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kniseley families in 1911.
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What did your Kniseley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kniseley. 34% of Kniseley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kniseley women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kniseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kniseley 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Kniseley. 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 495 military records available for the last name Kniseley. For the veterans among your Kniseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kniseley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kniseley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kniseley in 1953 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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