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Knickbein Family History

Knickbein 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: Knickrehm, Kniskern, Wicklein, Nicklin, Klingbeil, Lickteig, Picken

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Where is the Knickbein family from?

You can see how Knickbein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knickbein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knickbein families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Knickbein family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Knickbein's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Knickbein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Knickbein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knickbein 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Knickbein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Knickbein. For the veterans among your Knickbein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knickbein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1969, in the United States, Knickbein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Knickbein in 1962 was 71, and 84 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knickbein 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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