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Knispel Family History

Knispel Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place in Silesia formerly called Kniespol (in Czech: Knežpole) ‘princely land’ now in Czechia.

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


Similar surnames: Kipper, Wissel, Kristal, Kissel, Knipper, Kisiel, Kesel, Knittel

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Where is the Knispel family from?

You can see how Knispel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knispel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knispel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Knispel families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Knispel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knispel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knispel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knispel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knispel. 32% of Knispel men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Knispel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knispel were Mechanic and Stenographer. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Formerette
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knispel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knispel 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Knispel. 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 Knispel. For the veterans among your Knispel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knispel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Knispel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knispel in 1953 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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