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Knopfer Family History

Knopfer 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: Klopfer, Kopfer, Knipfer, Kopper, Knapper, Kipfer, Knopf, Koper

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Where is the Knopfer family from?

You can see how Knopfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knopfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knopfer family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knopfer's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Knopfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knopfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Knopfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knopfer 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Knopfer. 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 44 military records available for the last name Knopfer. For the veterans among your Knopfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knopfer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Knopfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Knopfer in 1962 was 64, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knopfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knopfer 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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