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Knapmeyer Family History

Knapmeyer 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: Kammeyer, Knapper, Neumeyer, Kammerer, Kallmeyer, Kampmeier

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Where is the Knapmeyer family from?

You can see how Knapmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knapmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knapmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Knapmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Knapmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Knapmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knapmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knapmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Druggist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knapmeyer. 100% of Knapmeyer men worked as a Druggist. .

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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

  • Druggist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Knapmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knapmeyer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Knapmeyer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Knapmeyer. For the veterans among your Knapmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knapmeyer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1997, in the United States, Knapmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Knapmeyer in 1957 was 65, and 86 in 1997.

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