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Knappe Family History

Knappe Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knapp.

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


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Where is the Knappe family from?

You can see how Knappe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knappe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knappe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Knappe families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Knappe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knappe families in 1891.
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What did your Knappe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knappe. 25% of Knappe men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Knappe women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knappe were Maintenance Man and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Maintenance Man
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knappe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knappe 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Knappe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Knappe. For the veterans among your Knappe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knappe lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Knappe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Knappe in 1943 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knappe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knappe 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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