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Knapt Family History

Knapt 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: Knapp, Knape, Knopp, Kant, Knabe, Napp, Knopf, Kraft, Knaus, Snape

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Where is the Knapt family from?

You can see how Knapt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knapt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knapt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Knapt families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knapt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Knapt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knapt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knapt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Knapt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knapt 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Knapt. 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 Knapt. For the veterans among your Knapt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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