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Knorp Family History

Knorp 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, Knop, Knorr, Knoop, Korp, Kopp, Karp, Knapp, Knoll, Knox

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Where is the Knorp family from?

You can see how Knorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knorp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Knorp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Knorp families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knorp's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Knorp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knorp 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 Knorp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knorp. 65% of Knorp men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Janitors Helper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knorp 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Knorp. 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 163 military records available for the last name Knorp. For the veterans among your Knorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knorp lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Knorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Knorp in 1965 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knorp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knorp 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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