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Kneipp Family History

Kneipp Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for someone who made or sold knives or who used one in their work from Middle High German knīp ‘knife’.

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


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Where is the Kneipp family from?

You can see how Kneipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneipp family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kneipp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kneipp family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kneipp's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kneipp families in 1840.
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What did your Kneipp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kneipp. 34% of Kneipp men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kneipp women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kneipp were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Kneipp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kneipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneipp 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Kneipp. 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 479 military records available for the last name Kneipp. For the veterans among your Kneipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneipp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kneipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kneipp in 1962 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

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