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Knoppel Family History

Knoppel 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: Koppel, Knippel, Knuppel, Knopp, Kopper, Kappel, Knapper, Knobel

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Where is the Knoppel family from?

You can see how Knoppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoppel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knoppel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Knoppel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoppel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knoppel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Knoppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoppel 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Knoppel. 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 181 military records available for the last name Knoppel. For the veterans among your Knoppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoppel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Knoppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Knoppel in 1968 was 86, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoppel 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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