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Knupfer Family History

Knupfer 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: Kupfer, Knipfer, Knapper, Kipfer, Kuper, Kaufer, Klopfer, Kupper

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Where is the Knupfer family from?

You can see how Knupfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knupfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knupfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Knupfer families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Knupfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knupfer families in 1880.
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What did your Knupfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knupfer. 50% of Knupfer men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Knupfer women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knupfer were Manager and 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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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What Knupfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Knupfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knupfer 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Knupfer. 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 584 military records available for the last name Knupfer. For the veterans among your Knupfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knupfer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Knupfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knupfer in 1967 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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