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Knippa Family History

Knippa Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Knipa: either an Upper Sorbian cognate of Lower Sorbian Knyp (see Kniep) or a nickname derived from Upper Sorbian knypać ‘to knock’.

The surname Knippa is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Knippa family from?

You can see how Knippa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knippa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knippa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Knippa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Knippa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knippa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knippa 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 Knippa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knippa. 40% of Knippa men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knippa women worked as a 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Knippa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Knippa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knippa 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Knippa. 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 206 military records available for the last name Knippa. For the veterans among your Knippa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knippa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knippa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Knippa in 1962 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knippa 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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