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Kniepp Family History

Kniepp 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: Knipp, Knepp, Kniep, Knapp, Knopp, Kipp, Klepp, Nipp, Klipp, Kneip

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Where is the Kniepp family from?

You can see how Kniepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kniepp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kniepp families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kniepp's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kniepp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kniepp 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 77 census records available for the last name Kniepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kniepp 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kniepp. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kniepp. For the veterans among your Kniepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kniepp lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Kniepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kniepp in 1972 was 88, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kniepp 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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