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Knippling Family History

Knippling 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: Kipping, Kipling, Kiesling, Niebling, Tipping, Knippen, Appling

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Where is the Knippling family from?

You can see how Knippling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knippling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knippling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Knippling families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Knippling's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Knippling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knippling 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 Knippling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knippling. 100% of Knippling 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
    100%

What Knippling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Knippling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knippling 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Knippling. 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 24 military records available for the last name Knippling. For the veterans among your Knippling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knippling lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Knippling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Knippling in 1968 was 73, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knippling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knippling 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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