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Knapke Family History

Knapke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Knapp.

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


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Where is the Knapke family from?

You can see how Knapke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knapke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knapke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 69 Knapke families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Knapke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knapke families in 1880.
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What did your Knapke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knapke. 61% of Knapke men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Knapke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knapke were Labor and House Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • House Wife
    19%

What Knapke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knapke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knapke 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Knapke. 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 192 military records available for the last name Knapke. For the veterans among your Knapke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knapke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Knapke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Knapke in 1959 was 30, and 93 in 2004.

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