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Knapply Family History

Knapply 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: Knapp, Knapper, Knipple, Kapple, Knappe, Apple, Knopp, Kappel, Napp

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Where is the Knapply family from?

You can see how Knapply families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knapply family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knapply families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Knapply families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Knapply's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knapply families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Knapply. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knapply 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 immigration records available for the last name Knapply. 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 5 military records available for the last name Knapply. For the veterans among your Knapply ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knapply lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Knapply life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Knapply in 1971 was 74, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knapply 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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