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Kneffer Family History

Kneffer 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: Kieffer, Keffer, Kiefer, Pfeffer, Kneer, Knepper, Kleffner, Klepfer

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Where is the Kneffer family from?

You can see how Kneffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneffer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kneffer families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kneffer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kneffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kneffer 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 Kneffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kneffer. 100% of Kneffer men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Kneffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneffer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kneffer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kneffer. For the veterans among your Kneffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kneffer

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