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Knapik Family History

Knapik Name Meaning

Polish; Slovak (also Knapík): occupational name from a diminutive of knap ‘weaver’ (see Knap ). Czech: status name from a diminutive of knap ‘pageboy’ or ‘armor bearer’ (see Knap ) itself from early modern German Knape (see Knapp ).

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


Similar surnames: Knapek, Knapp, Knopik, Krolik, Malik, Kozik, Kuznik, Kamin, Kosik

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Where is the Knapik family from?

You can see how Knapik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knapik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knapik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Knapik families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Knapik's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Knapik families in 1911.
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What did your Knapik ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Knapik. 100% of Knapik men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knapik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knapik 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knapik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Knapik. For the veterans among your Knapik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knapik lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Knapik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knapik in 1944 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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