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Knapik Family History

Knapik Surname Meaning

Polish; Slovak (also Knapík): occupational name from a diminutive of knap ‘weaver’ (see Knap).

Czech: status name from a diminutive of knap ‘pageboy’ or ‘armor bearer’ (see Knap) itself from early modern German Knape (see Knapp).

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


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Where is the Knapik family from?

You can see how Knapik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knapik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knapik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Knapik families living in Texas. This was about 77% of all the recorded Knapik's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Knapik families in 1880.
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What did your Knapik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knapik. 26% of Knapik men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Knapik women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knapik were Weaver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Weaver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Maid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knapik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knapik 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knapik. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knapik. For the veterans among your Knapik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knapik lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Knapik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knapik in 1944 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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