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Knigin Family History

Knigin 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: Knight, Kniffin, Knigge, Karlin, Kinn, Krizan, Kivi, Kairis, Klein

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What did your Knigin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knigin. 100% of Knigin men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Knigin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knigin 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 Knigin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Knigin. For the veterans among your Knigin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knigin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Knigin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Knigin in 1959 was 50, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knigin 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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