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Knapmeier Family History

Knapmeier 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: Kampmeier, Knapper, Napier, Kammeyer, Kammerer, Brammeier, Piepmeier

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Where is the Knapmeier family from?

You can see how Knapmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knapmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knapmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Knapmeier families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Knapmeier's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Knapmeier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Knapmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knapmeier 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 Knapmeier. 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 5 military records available for the last name Knapmeier. For the veterans among your Knapmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knapmeier lifespan?

Average Knapmeier life expectancy in 1967 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knapmeier 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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