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Knueppe Family History

Knueppe 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: Knueppel, Knepper, Kleppe, Knupp, Koeppe, Knuppel, Kuepper, Knepp

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Where is the Knueppe family from?

You can see how Knueppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knueppe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Knueppe families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Knueppe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Knueppe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knueppe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Knueppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knueppe 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Knueppe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Knueppe. For the veterans among your Knueppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knueppe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Knueppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knueppe in 1966 was 71, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knueppe 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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