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Knaup Family History

Knaup Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a gnarled man from Middle High German knūpe ‘knot (in wood)’

related to knaupeln ‘to gnaw on something to untie a knot’.

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


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Where is the Knaup family from?

You can see how Knaup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaup family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Knaup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Knaup family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knaup's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Knaup families in 1851.
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What did your Knaup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knaup. 54% of Knaup men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Knaup women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knaup were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knaup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaup 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Knaup. 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 563 military records available for the last name Knaup. For the veterans among your Knaup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaup lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Knaup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Knaup in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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