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Knephoff Family History

Knephoff 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: Neuhoff, Kerkhoff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Karhoff, Kohlhoff, Kallhoff

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Where is the Knephoff family from?

You can see how Knephoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knephoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knephoff family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Knephoff's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Knephoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Knephoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knephoff 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 Knephoff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Knephoff. For the veterans among your Knephoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knephoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Knephoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Knephoff in 1962 was 86, and 78 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knephoff 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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