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Knieriem Family History

Knieriem Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a leather worker or cobbler from Middle High German knierieme ‘(leather) knee strap’.

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


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Where is the Knieriem family from?

You can see how Knieriem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knieriem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knieriem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Knieriem families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Knieriem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knieriem families in 1880.
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What did your Knieriem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knieriem. 22% of Knieriem men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Knieriem women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knieriem were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knieriem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knieriem 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Knieriem. 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 616 military records available for the last name Knieriem. For the veterans among your Knieriem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knieriem lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Knieriem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Knieriem in 1951 was 37, and 69 in 2003.

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