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Knaphurst Family History

Knaphurst Name 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: Ashurst, Bathurst, Hayhurst, Warhurst, Knaust, Hurst, Knapper, Knaus

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Where is the Knaphurst family from?

You can see how Knaphurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaphurst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Knaphurst families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Knaphurst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knaphurst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knaphurst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knaphurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knaphurst. 100% of Knaphurst women worked as a School 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Knaphurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaphurst 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Knaphurst. 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 3 military records available for the last name Knaphurst. For the veterans among your Knaphurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaphurst lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Knaphurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Knaphurst in 1973 was 64, and 87 in 1994.

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