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Kneper Family History

Kneper 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: Kieper, Kneer, Knepper, Klepper, Kiefer, Kiper, Kopper, Knapper

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Where is the Kneper family from?

You can see how Kneper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kneper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Kneper families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kneper's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kneper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kneper 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 124 census records available for the last name Kneper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneper 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kneper. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kneper. For the veterans among your Kneper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneper lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kneper 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kneper

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