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Kniepman Family History

Kniepman 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: Kielman, Nieman, Nierman, Kinman, Krizman, Kietzman, Kelman, Neman

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Where is the Kniepman family from?

You can see how Kniepman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kniepman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kniepman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kniepman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kniepman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kniepman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kniepman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kniepman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Kniepman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kniepman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kniepman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kniepman. For the veterans among your Kniepman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kniepman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Kniepman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kniepman in 1974 was 75, and 74 in 1999.

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