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Knepler Family History

Knepler 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: Knepper, Kneller, Kepler, Keller, Klepper, Kapler, Knapper, Kuebler

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Where is the Knepler family from?

You can see how Knepler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knepler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knepler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Knepler families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Knepler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knepler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knepler 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 Knepler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knepler. 72% of Knepler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knepler women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Knepler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Knepler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knepler 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Knepler. 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 218 military records available for the last name Knepler. For the veterans among your Knepler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knepler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knepler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Knepler in 1962 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knepler 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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