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Knoops Family History

Knoops 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: Koops, Knoop, Knops, Knopp, Knopf, Koos, Koop, Knop, Kops, Kloos

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Where is the Knoops family from?

You can see how Knoops families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoops family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Knoops family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoops's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knoops families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Knoops. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoops 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Knoops. 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 15 military records available for the last name Knoops. For the veterans among your Knoops ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoops lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Knoops life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knoops in 1993 was 86, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoops 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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