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Knoffer Family History

Knoffer 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: Klopfer, Offer, Coffer, Kopfer, Koffel, Snouffer, Knipfer, Proffer

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Where is the Knoffer family from?

You can see how Knoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knoffer family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Knoffer's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Knoffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knoffer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Knoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoffer 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Knoffer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Knoffer. For the veterans among your Knoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoffer lifespan?

Average Knoffer life expectancy in 1956 was 67 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 49.

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