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Knippe Family History

Knippe 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, Knippen, Knipper, Knipe, Knipple, Knippel, Knappe, Knippa

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Where is the Knippe family from?

You can see how Knippe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knippe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knippe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Knippe families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knippe's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Knippe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knippe 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 229 census records available for the last name Knippe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knippe 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Knippe. 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 26 military records available for the last name Knippe. For the veterans among your Knippe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knippe lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Knippe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Knippe in 1974 was 67, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knippe 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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