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Knese Family History

Knese 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: Knee, Nese, Knesek, Kness, Keese, Neve, Ness, Knabe, Knell, Kase

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Where is the Knese family from?

You can see how Knese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Knese families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Knese's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Knese families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knese 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 Knese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knese. 45% of Knese men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Knese women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knese were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Knese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knese 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Knese. 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 268 military records available for the last name Knese. For the veterans among your Knese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knese lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Knese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Knese in 1965 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knese 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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