Origins of the Knapp surname
About the Knapps
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Interesting facts about Knapp
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Knapp surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Knapps most likely to marry?
Knapp Or Knaps
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What are the most common Knapp first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Knapps
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Knapps in 1921
Dressmaker
106
Laundress
92
Living On Own Means
43
General Servant Domestic
42
Housekeeper
39
Common male occupations for Knapps in 1921
Bricklayer
114
Agricultural Labourer
111
General Labourer
88
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
81
Farm Hands
76
