Knop Family History

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Knop Name Meaning

English, German, and Dutch: variant spelling of Knopp. Polish: occupational name for a weaver, Polish knap (see Knapik). Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from Yiddish knop ‘button’ (see Knopf).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Knopp, Knopf, Knope, Kos, Krol, Knoop, Karp, Knox, Koop, Knapp

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Knop Family Origin

Where is the Knop family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Knop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knop families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Knop families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Knop's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knop families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Knop Family Occupations

    What did your Knop ancestors do for a living?

    In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Knop. 27% of Knop men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Knop women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knop were Farm Laborer and Housewife

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    Top Male Occupations in 1940

    • Farmer
      27%
    • Laborer
      14%
    • Salesman
      6%
    • Farm Laborer
      4%

    Top Female Occupations in 1940

    • Housework
      11%
    • Clerk
      11%
    • Housekeeper
      9%
    • Housewife
      7%

    *We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

    Knop Historical Records

    What Knop family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Knop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knop census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Knop. 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 Card

    There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Knop. For the veterans among your Knop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Knop Life Expectancy

    What is the average Knop lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Knop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Knop in 1958 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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