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Knapper Family History

Knapper Name Meaning

English: topographic name from Middle English knap(p)er(e) an agent derivative of knap(pe) ‘knob hillock’ for someone who lived by a hilltop or hillock; compare Knapp . German (also Knäpper): habitational name for someone from either of two places in Westphalia named Knapp. German (Knäpper): unflattering nickname from an agent derivative of knappen ‘to be stingy’ or in some places ‘to grab or snatch’.

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

Similar surnames: Napper, Knapp, Klapper, Kapper, Clapper, Knepper, Kappler, Klepper

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Where is the Knapper family from?

You can see how Knapper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knapper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knapper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Knapper family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Knapper's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Knapper families in 1911.

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Census Records
There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Knapper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knapper 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Knapper. 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 Knapper. For the veterans among your Knapper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Knapper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knapper 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Knapper. 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 Knapper. For the veterans among your Knapper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knapper lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Knapper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Knapper in 1953 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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