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Knizel Family History

Knizel 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: Kiel, Keitel, Knobel, Kozel, Kuzel, Knebel, Knittel, Kizer, Knispel

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Where is the Knizel family from?

You can see how Knizel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knizel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knizel family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knizel's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Knizel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knizel 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 Knizel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knizel. 100% of Knizel 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%

What Knizel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Knizel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knizel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Knizel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Knizel. For the veterans among your Knizel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knizel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Knizel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Knizel in 1966 was 70, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knizel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knizel 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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