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Kniola Family History

Kniola Surname Meaning

Polish (Knioła): adaptation of German Knoll Knolle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kniola family from?

You can see how Kniola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kniola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kniola families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kniola's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kniola families in 1920.
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What did your Kniola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kniola. 25% of Kniola men worked as a Clerk and 67% of Kniola women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kniola were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Kniola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Kniola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kniola 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kniola. 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 136 military records available for the last name Kniola. For the veterans among your Kniola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kniola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kniola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kniola in 1962 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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