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Kneip Family History

Kneip Surname Meaning

South German: from Middle High German knīp ‘knife’ in particular a cobbler's knife and hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a shoemaker.

This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine).

Compare Canipe Kanipe Keneipp and Knipe.

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


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Where is the Kneip family from?

You can see how Kneip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneip family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kneip families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Kneip families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kneip's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kneip families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kneip surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kneip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kneip. 26% of Kneip men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Kneip women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kneip were Truck Driver and Farmer.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

What Kneip family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kneip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneip 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Kneip. 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 965 military records available for the last name Kneip. For the veterans among your Kneip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneip lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kneip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kneip in 1942 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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