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Knappers Family History

Knappers 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: Knapper, Kappers, Knippers, Napper, Klapper, Kapper, Knepper, Knipper

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Where is the Knappers family from?

You can see how Knappers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knappers family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Knappers family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knappers's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Knappers families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Knappers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knappers 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Knappers. 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 1 military records available for the last name Knappers. For the veterans among your Knappers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knappers lifespan?

Average Knappers life expectancy in 1971 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knappers 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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