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Knipe Family History

Knipe Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from High and Low Knipe in Bampton (Westmorland).

The placename derives from Old Norse gnípa ‘steep rock overhanging rock’.

Americanized form of German Kneip.

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


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Where is the Knipe family from?

You can see how Knipe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knipe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knipe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 124 Knipe families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Knipe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Knipe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knipe 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 Knipe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Knipe. 15% of Knipe men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Knipe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knipe were Railway Goods Guard and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Motor Lorry Driver
    15%
  • Farmeragricultural
    8%
  • Railway Goods Guard
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Knipe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knipe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Knipe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Knipe. For the veterans among your Knipe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knipe lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Knipe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Knipe in 1953 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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