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Knap Family History

Knap Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, Slovak, Rusyn, and Slovenian: of German origin (see Knapp) meaning e.g. ‘pageboy, armor bearer’ (Czech), ‘weaver’ (Polish, Slovak, and Rusyn), ‘wool comber’ (Slovak and Slovenian), and ‘miner’ (Slovenian and Czech).

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Knapp.

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


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You can see how Knap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knap family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Knap families living in British Columbia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Knap's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Knap families in 1911.
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What did your Knap ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Knap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knap 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 Knap. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Knap. For the veterans among your Knap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knap lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Knap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Knap in 1958 was 63, and 47 in 2004.

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