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Knoph Family History

Knoph 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: Knopp, Knopf, Knop, Knoth, Knope, Knoch, Knops, Kopp, Knapp, Knoll

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Where is the Knoph family from?

You can see how Knoph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoph family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knoph families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Knoph family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knoph's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Knoph families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knoph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knoph. 21% of Knoph men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Knoph women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knoph were Carpenter and Typist. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Typist
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knoph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoph 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Knoph. 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 186 military records available for the last name Knoph. For the veterans among your Knoph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoph lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Knoph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knoph in 1963 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

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