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Kniph Family History

Kniph 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: Knipp, Knipe, Knight, Knapp, Knopp, Knopf, Kipp, Knick, Klish, Krish

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Where is the Kniph family from?

You can see how Kniph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kniph family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kniph family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kniph's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Kniph families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kniph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Kniph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kniph 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 Kniph. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kniph. For the veterans among your Kniph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kniph lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Kniph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kniph in 1974 was 62, and 79 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kniph 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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