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Knepp Family History

Knepp Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knopp.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Knepp family from?

You can see how Knepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knepp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knepp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Knepp families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Knepp's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Knepp families in 1891.
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What did your Knepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knepp. 26% of Knepp men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Knepp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knepp were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Labor
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Reeler
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Knepp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Knepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knepp 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Knepp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knepp. For the veterans among your Knepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knepp lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Knepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knepp in 1956 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knepp 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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