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Knopinski Family History

Knopinski 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: Kopinski, Nowinski, Karpinski, Kocinski, Klosinski, Krupinski

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Where is the Knopinski family from?

You can see how Knopinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knopinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Knopinski families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Knopinski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knopinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knopinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knopinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knopinski. 38% of Knopinski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Knopinski women worked as a Sales Clerk. .

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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
    38%
  • Sales Clerk
    38%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%
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What Knopinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Knopinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knopinski 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Knopinski. 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 39 military records available for the last name Knopinski. For the veterans among your Knopinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knopinski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Knopinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Knopinski in 1964 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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