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Kneppreth Family History

Kneppreth 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: Knepper, Klepper, Knapper, Kenneth, Berreth, Nesseth, Koeppel, Nepper

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Where is the Kneppreth family from?

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

What did your Kneppreth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Kneppreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneppreth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kneppreth. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kneppreth. For the veterans among your Kneppreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneppreth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kneppreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kneppreth in 1964 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

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