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Knippenberg Family History

Knippenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place formerly so named in North Rhine-Westphalia north of Essen.

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


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Where is the Knippenberg family from?

You can see how Knippenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knippenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knippenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Knippenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Knippenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knippenberg families in 1880.
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What did your Knippenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knippenberg. 20% of Knippenberg men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Knippenberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knippenberg were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    56%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Knippenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knippenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knippenberg 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Knippenberg. 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 381 military records available for the last name Knippenberg. For the veterans among your Knippenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knippenberg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Knippenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Knippenberg in 1951 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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