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Knisle Family History

Knisle 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: Knisley, Kile, Kise, Knispel, Keisler, Kille, Knisely, Kniss, Knable

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Where is the Knisle family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knisle 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 Knisle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knisle. 100% of Knisle men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Knisle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knisle 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Knisle. 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 23 military records available for the last name Knisle. For the veterans among your Knisle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knisle lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Knisle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Knisle in 1988 was 62, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knisle 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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