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Knipple Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Knippel or Knüppel (see Knueppel ).

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


Similar surnames: Nipple, Gipple, Kepple, Knippel, Kapple, Knipe, Kanipe, Dipple

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Where is the Knipple family from?

You can see how Knipple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knipple family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knipple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Knipple families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Knipple's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knipple families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knipple surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knipple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knipple. 29% of Knipple men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Knipple women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Knipple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knipple 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Knipple. 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 829 military records available for the last name Knipple. For the veterans among your Knipple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knipple lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Knipple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Knipple in 1955 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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