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Knapstein Family History

Knapstein 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: Klipstein, Kasten, Kerstein, Knapton, Epstein, Kirstein, Kalkstein

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Where is the Knapstein family from?

You can see how Knapstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knapstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knapstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Knapstein families living in Illinois. This was about 61% of all the recorded Knapstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knapstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knapstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knapstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Business Man and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knapstein. 100% of Knapstein men worked as a Business Man and 50% of Knapstein women worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Business Man
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Knapstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Knapstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knapstein 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Knapstein. 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 123 military records available for the last name Knapstein. For the veterans among your Knapstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knapstein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Knapstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Knapstein in 1967 was 45, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knapstein 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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