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Knippers Family History

Knippers Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Knipper.

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


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Where is the Knippers family from?

You can see how Knippers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knippers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knippers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Knippers families living in Louisiana. This was about 90% of all the recorded Knippers's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Knippers families in 1880.
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What did your Knippers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Pole Worker
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Knippers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Knippers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knippers 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Knippers. 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 247 military records available for the last name Knippers. For the veterans among your Knippers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knippers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Knippers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knippers in 1964 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knippers 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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