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Knopfler Family History

Knopfler Name Meaning

South German (Knöpfler): occupational name for a button maker from Middle High German knopf ‘button knot’ + -ler agent suffix.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Klopfer, Kopfer, Knipfer, Knoedler, Koffler, Kofler, Kopper, Kapler

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Where is the Knopfler family from?

You can see how Knopfler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knopfler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Knopfler families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Knopfler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knopfler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knopfler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knopfler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knopfler. 50% of Knopfler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knopfler women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Knopfler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knopfler 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Knopfler. 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 332 military records available for the last name Knopfler. For the veterans among your Knopfler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knopfler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Knopfler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Knopfler in 1959 was 60, and 57 in 2002.

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