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Knieger Family History

Knieger 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: Krieger, Kiefer, Krueger, Kieper, Kliewer, Nieder, Kneer, Fieger

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Where is the Knieger family from?

You can see how Knieger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knieger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knieger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Knieger families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Knieger's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Knieger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knieger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knieger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knieger. 39% of Knieger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Knieger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knieger were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Knieger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Knieger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knieger 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Knieger. 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 52 military records available for the last name Knieger. For the veterans among your Knieger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knieger lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Knieger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Knieger in 1980 was 82, and 88 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knieger 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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