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Knupp Family History

Knupp Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knapp or Knopp.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Knupp family from?

You can see how Knupp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knupp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knupp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Knupp families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knupp's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Knupp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knupp 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 Knupp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knupp. 22% of Knupp men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Knupp women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knupp were Machinist and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Knupp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knupp 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Knupp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knupp. For the veterans among your Knupp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knupp lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Knupp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Knupp in 1950 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knupp 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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