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Knapinski Family History

Knapinski 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: Kaminski, Krasinski, Kalinski, Lapinski, Karpinski, Krupinski

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Where is the Knapinski family from?

You can see how Knapinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knapinski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knapinski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Knapinski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Knapinski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knapinski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knapinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knapinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knapinski. 50% of Knapinski men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Knapinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knapinski 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Knapinski. 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 81 military records available for the last name Knapinski. For the veterans among your Knapinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knapinski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Knapinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Knapinski in 1966 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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