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Knape Family History

Knape Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knabe from Middle Low German knape ‘young man, journeyman, farmhand’, also ‘squire’ (first stage for becoming a knight).

English (Lancashire and Norfolk): variant of Knapp.

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


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Where is the Knape family from?

You can see how Knape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knape family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Knape families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Knape families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Knape's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Knape families in 1891.
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What did your Knape ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder undertaker (own Account) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Knape. 100% of Knape men worked as a Builder undertaker (own Account) and 100% of Knape women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builder undertaker (own Account)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Knape family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knape. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knape 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Knape. 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 760 military records available for the last name Knape. For the veterans among your Knape ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knape lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knape life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knape in 1962 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knape 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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