Knopes Family History

Knopes 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: Knope, Knoles, Knops, Knopp, Knobel, Kopec, Knopf, Kopel, Koper, Knowles

528	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
297	Military Records
21	Immigration Records
163	Census and Voter Lists
711	Member Trees

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Where is the Knopes family from?

You can see how Knopes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knopes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knopes family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Knopes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knopes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knopes 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 Knopes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knopes.

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Laborer

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Census Record

There are 163 census records available for the last name Knopes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knopes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Knopes. 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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Military Records

There are 297 military records available for the last name Knopes. For the veterans among your Knopes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knopes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Knopes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knopes in 1965 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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Knopes Surname Meaning

Where is the Knopes family from?

What did your Knopes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knopes.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

100%

What Knopes family records will you find?

What is the average Knopes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Knopes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knopes in 1965 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

Knopes Family History

Knopes Surname Meaning

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Knopes Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Knopes

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Where is the Knopes family from?

What did your Knopes ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Knopes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Knopes lifespan?

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