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Knopple Family History

Knopple 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: Knipple, Knopp, Copple, Kipple, Popple, Nipple, Knope, Koppe, Kepple

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Where is the Knopple family from?

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

What did your Knopple ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Knopple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knopple 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 Knopple. 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 20 military records available for the last name Knopple. For the veterans among your Knopple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knopple lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Knopple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Knopple in 1977 was 26, and 89 in 1999.

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