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Knippelmeyer Family History

Knippelmeyer 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: Krietemeyer, Niedermeyer, Niemeyer, Killmeyer, Engelmeyer, Neumeyer

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What did your Knippelmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knippelmeyer. 100% of Knippelmeyer men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Knippelmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knippelmeyer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Knippelmeyer. 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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There are 61 military records available for the last name Knippelmeyer. For the veterans among your Knippelmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knippelmeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Knippelmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Knippelmeyer in 1968 was 73, and 73 in 2002.

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