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Knape Name Meaning

German: variant of Knabe from Middle Low German knape ‘young man journeyman farmhand’ also ‘squire’ (first stage for becoming a knight). English (Lancashire and Norfolk): variant of Knapp .

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


Similar surnames: Knapp, Knappe, Knope, Knake, Krape, Knapke, Knupp, Rape, Knabe, Keane

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Where is the Knape family from?

You can see how Knape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knape family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Knape families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Knape families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Knape's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knape families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knape surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knape ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Help were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knape. 40% of Knape men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Knape women worked as a Farm Help. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knape were Farm Help and Packer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Help
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Help
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knape. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knape 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Knape. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 760 military records available for the last name Knape. For the veterans among your Knape ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knape lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knape life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knape in 1962 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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