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Knippel Family History

Knippel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knüppel (see Knueppel). Compare Knipple.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Knippel family from?

You can see how Knippel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knippel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Knippel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Knippel families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knippel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Knippel families in 1891.
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What did your Knippel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knippel. 16% of Knippel men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Knippel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knippel were Farm Laborer and Helper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • New Worker
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Helper
    14%

What Knippel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knippel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knippel 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Knippel. 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 593 military records available for the last name Knippel. For the veterans among your Knippel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knippel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Knippel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Knippel in 1954 was 47, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knippel 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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