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Knivel Family History

Knivel 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: Kivel, Kiel, Keitel, Knobel, Kivela, Knebel, Knittel, Snively

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Where is the Knivel family from?

You can see how Knivel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knivel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knivel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Knivel family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Knivel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Knivel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knivel 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 Knivel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Knivel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knivel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Knivel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Knivel. For the veterans among your Knivel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knivel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Knivel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knivel in 1965 was 69, and 90 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knivel 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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