Knieps Family History

Knieps 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: Kniess, Kniep, Knies, Nies, Kies, Knipp, Kreps, Kries, Kniss, Nipps

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96	Military Records
88	Immigration Records
89	Census and Voter Lists
809	Member Trees

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Where is the Knieps family from?

You can see how Knieps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knieps family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knieps family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Knieps's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knieps families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knieps 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 Record

There are 89 census records available for the last name Knieps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knieps census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 88 immigration records available for the last name Knieps. 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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Military Records

There are 96 military records available for the last name Knieps. For the veterans among your Knieps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knieps lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Knieps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Knieps in 1969 was 66, and 76 in 2001.

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Knieps Surname Meaning

Where is the Knieps family from?

What Knieps family records will you find?

What is the average Knieps lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Knieps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Knieps in 1969 was 66, and 76 in 2001.

Knieps Family History

Knieps Surname Meaning

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Knieps Surname Meaning

4,000 record(s) for Knieps

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Where is the Knieps family from?

What Knieps family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Knieps lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Knieps family tree

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