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Knightingale Family History

Knightingale 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: Nightingale, Nightengale, Nachtigall, Knightly, Kightlinger, Knighton

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Where is the Knightingale family from?

You can see how Knightingale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knightingale family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knightingale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Knightingale families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knightingale's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Knightingale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knightingale 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 94 census records available for the last name Knightingale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knightingale 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Knightingale. 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 2 military records available for the last name Knightingale. For the veterans among your Knightingale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knightingale lifespan?

Average Knightingale life expectancy in 1975 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knightingale 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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