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Knop Family History

Knop Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire) German Flemish and Dutch: variant of Knopp and Knoop.

Polish: variant of Knap ‘weaver’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from Yiddish knop ‘button’ (see Knopf).

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


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Where is the Knop family from?

You can see how Knop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Knop families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Knop's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knop families in 1891.
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What did your Knop ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tobacco Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Knop. 100% of Knop men worked as a Tobacco Merchant and 50% of Knop women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • Tobacco Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Domestic Duties
    25%
  • Cleaner
    25%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Knop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knop 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 Knop. 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 Knop. For the veterans among your Knop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knop lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Knop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Knop in 1958 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knop 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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