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Knapple Family History

Knapple 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: Knipple, Kapple, Knappe, Apple, Knapp, Knapper, Kappler, Kipple

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Where is the Knapple family from?

You can see how Knapple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knapple family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knapple families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Knapple families living in Illinois. This was about 73% of all the recorded Knapple's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knapple families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knapple surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knapple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knapple. 60% of Knapple men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knapple women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    60%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Knapple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knapple 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Knapple. 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 82 military records available for the last name Knapple. For the veterans among your Knapple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knapple lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Knapple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Knapple in 1959 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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