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Knauper Family History

Knauper 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: Knapper, Knauer, Knauber, Klauer, Napper, Klapper, Klauber, Kuper

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Where is the Knauper family from?

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

What did your Knauper ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Knauper ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Knauper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Knauper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knauper 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Knauper. 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 19 military records available for the last name Knauper. For the veterans among your Knauper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knauper lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Knauper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Knauper in 1979 was 86, and 85 in 2001.

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