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Knuppel Family History

Knuppel Surname Meaning

German (Knüppel): see Knueppel.

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


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Where is the Knuppel family from?

You can see how Knuppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knuppel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knuppel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Knuppel families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Knuppel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Knuppel families in 1880.
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What did your Knuppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knuppel. 49% of Knuppel men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Knuppel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knuppel were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    49%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Knuppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knuppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knuppel 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Knuppel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knuppel. For the veterans among your Knuppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knuppel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knuppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knuppel in 1962 was 75, and 61 in 2004.

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