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Knickbocker Family History

Knickbocker 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: Knickerbocker, Limbocker, Crocker, Cocker, Neubecker, Weisbecker

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Where is the Knickbocker family from?

You can see how Knickbocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knickbocker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knickbocker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Knickbocker families living in Michigan. This was about 46% of all the recorded Knickbocker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Knickbocker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knickbocker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knickbocker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Knickbocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knickbocker 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Knickbocker. 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 11 military records available for the last name Knickbocker. For the veterans among your Knickbocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knickbocker lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Knickbocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Knickbocker in 1981 was 46, and 59 in 1996.

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