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Knopfel Family History

Knopfel 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: Koppel, Knobel, Knopf, Kopel, Klipfel, Klopfer, Kopfer, Koffel

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Where is the Knopfel family from?

You can see how Knopfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knopfel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knopfel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Knopfel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Knopfel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knopfel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knopfel 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 Knopfel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knopfel. 60% of Knopfel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Craneman
    40%

What Knopfel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Knopfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knopfel 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Knopfel. 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 235 military records available for the last name Knopfel. For the veterans among your Knopfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knopfel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Knopfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knopfel in 1966 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knopfel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knopfel 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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