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Knoppe Family History

Knoppe 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, Knope, Koppe, Knappe, Kopp, Knapp, Kopper, Koppel, Kropp

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Where is the Knoppe family from?

You can see how Knoppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoppe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knoppe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Knoppe families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Knoppe's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Knoppe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoppe 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 Knoppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knoppe. 60% of Knoppe men worked as a Farming and 100% of Knoppe women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Knoppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Knoppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoppe 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Knoppe. 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 117 military records available for the last name Knoppe. For the veterans among your Knoppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoppe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Knoppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Knoppe in 1967 was 51, and 57 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knoppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoppe 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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