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Kanipe Family History

Kanipe Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kneip . This name is concentrated mainly in NC and TN.

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


Similar surnames: Canipe, Knipe, Kanode, Canine, Kandle, Kane, Cane, Knope, Janice

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Where is the Kanipe family from?

You can see how Kanipe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanipe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanipe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kanipe family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanipe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kanipe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanipe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanipe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanipe. 39% of Kanipe men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kanipe women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanipe were Loom Fixer and Battery Filler. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Loom Fixer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    34%
  • Looper
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Battery Filler
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kanipe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanipe 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kanipe. 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 505 military records available for the last name Kanipe. For the veterans among your Kanipe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanipe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kanipe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kanipe in 1954 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

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