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Knippen Family History

Knippen Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Knipp.

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


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Where is the Knippen family from?

You can see how Knippen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knippen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knippen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Knippen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Knippen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knippen families in 1880.
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What did your Knippen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knippen. 50% of Knippen men worked as a Bartender.

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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

  • Bartender
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Knippen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Knippen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knippen 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Knippen. 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 126 military records available for the last name Knippen. For the veterans among your Knippen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knippen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Knippen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knippen in 1949 was 50, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knippen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knippen 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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