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Knappenberger Family History

Knappenberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Knappenberg in Schleswig-Holstein.

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


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Where is the Knappenberger family from?

You can see how Knappenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knappenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knappenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Knappenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Knappenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knappenberger families in 1840.
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What did your Knappenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knappenberger. 29% of Knappenberger men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Knappenberger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knappenberger were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Knappenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Knappenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knappenberger 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Knappenberger. 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 574 military records available for the last name Knappenberger. For the veterans among your Knappenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knappenberger lifespan?

Average Knappenberger life expectancy in 2001 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knappenberger 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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