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Knappage Family History

Knappage 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: Knappe, Knapp, Knapper, Kappas, Coppage, Klaphake, Nappa, Lapage

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Knappage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knappage 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Knappage. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Knappage. For the veterans among your Knappage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knappage lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Knappage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Knappage in 1966 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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