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Knipstein Family History

Knipstein 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: Klipstein, Kirstein, Lipstein, Einstein, Kerstein, Weinstein

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Where is the Knipstein family from?

You can see how Knipstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knipstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Knipstein families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Knipstein's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Knipstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knipstein 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 Knipstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knipstein. 80% of Knipstein men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Knipstein women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knipstein were Operator and Farm Labor.

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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
    80%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Farm Labor
    34%

What Knipstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Knipstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knipstein 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Knipstein. 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 74 military records available for the last name Knipstein. For the veterans among your Knipstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knipstein lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Knipstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Knipstein in 1956 was 35, and 85 in 2004.

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