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Knipp Family History

Knipp Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: metonymic occupational name for someone whose work involved clipping or snipping.

German: nickname for an unimportant person from Middle Low German knippe ‘snap of the fingers trick’.

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


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Where is the Knipp family from?

You can see how Knipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knipp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knipp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Knipp families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Knipp's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Knipp families in 1911.
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What did your Knipp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knipp. 24% of Knipp men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Knipp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knipp were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Knipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knipp 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 974 immigration records available for the last name Knipp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knipp. For the veterans among your Knipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knipp lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Knipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knipp in 1952 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

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