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Knaphle Family History

Knaphle Surname 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: Knable, Kaple, Knipple, Kapple, Knapke, Knape, Knappe, Kahle, Apple

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Where is the Knaphle family from?

You can see how Knaphle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaphle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knaphle family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Knaphle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knaphle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knaphle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Knaphle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaphle 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Knaphle. 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 4 military records available for the last name Knaphle. For the veterans among your Knaphle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaphle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Knaphle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Knaphle in 1971 was 80, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knaphle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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