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Knorpp Family History

Knorpp Name 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: Knopp, Kopp, Knapp, Kropp, Knopf, Klopp, Knop, Knipp, Knorr, Kneipp

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Where is the Knorpp family from?

You can see how Knorpp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knorpp family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knorpp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Knorpp family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Knorpp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Knorpp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knorpp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knorpp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Case Maker Leather Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knorpp. 54% of Knorpp men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Knorpp women worked as a Case Maker Leather Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knorpp were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    54%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Case Maker Leather Work
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knorpp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knorpp 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Knorpp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 220 military records available for the last name Knorpp. For the veterans among your Knorpp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knorpp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Knorpp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knorpp in 1963 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

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