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Kneipher Family History

Kneipher 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: Keiper, Keicher, Keigher, Knepper, Knipper, Knipfer, Kreisher

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Where is the Kneipher family from?

You can see how Kneipher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneipher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kneipher families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kneipher's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kneipher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kneipher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Kneipher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneipher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kneipher. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kneipher. For the veterans among your Kneipher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneipher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kneipher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kneipher in 1965 was 81, and 64 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kneipher 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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