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Knopman Family History

Knopman 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: Koopman, Kopman, Norman, Notman, Kosman, Kolman, Snowman, Hopman

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Where is the Knopman family from?

You can see how Knopman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knopman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Knopman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Knopman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Knopman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knopman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knopman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knopman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knopman. 100% of Knopman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Knopman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Knopman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knopman 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Knopman. 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 39 military records available for the last name Knopman. For the veterans among your Knopman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knopman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Knopman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Knopman in 1969 was 75, and 83 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knopman 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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