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Kniller Family History

Kniller 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: Kneller, Keller, Miller, Spiller, Biller, Koller, Kilzer, Tiller

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Where is the Kniller family from?

You can see how Kniller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kniller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kniller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kniller family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kniller's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Kniller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kniller 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 100 census records available for the last name Kniller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kniller 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kniller. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kniller. For the veterans among your Kniller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kniller lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1976, in the United States, Kniller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kniller in 1975 was 76, and 48 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kniller 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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