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Knopik Name Meaning

Polish: variant of Knapik ‘weaver’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Knapik, Knop, Konik, Koppa, Konopa, Nowik, Kosik, Krolik, Knapek

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Where is the Knopik family from?

You can see how Knopik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knopik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Knopik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Knopik families living in Minnesota. This was about 37% of all the recorded Knopik's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Knopik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knopik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knopik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Specker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knopik. 42% of Knopik men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Knopik women worked as a Specker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knopik were Hired Man and Stenographer. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Hired Man
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Specker
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Knopik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knopik 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Knopik. 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 262 military records available for the last name Knopik. For the veterans among your Knopik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knopik lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Knopik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Knopik in 1959 was 62, and 60 in 2004.

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