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Knie Family History

Knie Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German knie ‘knee’ a topographic name for an odd-shaped piece of land or a nickname for someone with an unusual or injured knee.

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


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Where is the Knie family from?

You can see how Knie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Knie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Knie families living in Missouri. This was about 23% of all the recorded Knie's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Knie families in 1880.
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What did your Knie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knie. 22% of Knie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knie women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Waiter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Knie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knie 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Knie. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Knie. For the veterans among your Knie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Knie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knie in 1958 was 53, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knie 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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