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Knoppa Family History

Knoppa 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: Knopp, Koppa, Knippa, Kopp, Knapp, Kropp, Knopf, Kopa, Konopka, Klopp

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Where is the Knoppa family from?

You can see how Knoppa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoppa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knoppa family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Knoppa's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Knoppa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoppa 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 86 census records available for the last name Knoppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoppa 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Knoppa. 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 16 military records available for the last name Knoppa. For the veterans among your Knoppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoppa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Knoppa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knoppa in 1967 was 47, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoppa 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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