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Knapps Family History

Knapps 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: Knapp, Knappe, Knopp, Napp, Knapper, Apps, Knaus, Crapps, Kapp

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Where is the Knapps family from?

You can see how Knapps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knapps family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knapps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Knapps family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Knapps's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knapps families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knapps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knapps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knapps. 100% of Knapps men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Knapps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knapps 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Knapps. 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 243 military records available for the last name Knapps. For the veterans among your Knapps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knapps lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Knapps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Knapps in 1959 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

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