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Knalls Family History

Knalls Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nalls, Knoll, Knell, Knaus, Krall, Kalis, Knaggs, Kall, Kallas, Kalas

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Where is the Knalls family from?

You can see how Knalls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knalls family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knalls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Knalls family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Knalls's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knalls families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knalls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Knalls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knalls 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Knalls. 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 15 military records available for the last name Knalls. For the veterans among your Knalls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knalls lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Knalls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Knalls in 1985 was 63, and 58 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knalls ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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