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Knepfel Family History

Knepfel 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: Klipfel, Koeppel, Knebel, Knepper, Knueppel, Klepfer, Knipfer, Keppel

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Where is the Knepfel family from?

You can see how Knepfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knepfel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Knepfel family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Knepfel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Knepfel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knepfel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Knepfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knepfel 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 Knepfel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Knepfel. For the veterans among your Knepfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knepfel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Knepfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knepfel in 1980 was 47, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knepfel 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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