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Knaupe Family History

Knaupe 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: Knaup, Knape, Knappe, Knapp, Knabe, Knapper, Knaus, Snape, Kampe

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Where is the Knaupe family from?

You can see how Knaupe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaupe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knaupe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Knaupe family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Knaupe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knaupe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knaupe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Knaupe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Knaupe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaupe 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Knaupe. 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 37 military records available for the last name Knaupe. For the veterans among your Knaupe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaupe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Knaupe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Knaupe in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knaupe 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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