Origins of the Knipe surname

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    In 1921, most Knipes lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Knipe

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    What are the most common Knipe first names?

    William

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    Common jobs for Knipes

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Knipes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    27

    Widow

    18

    General Servant Domestic

    14

    Cotton Weaver

    11

    Laundress

    10

    Commmon male occupations for Knipes in 1921

    Farmer

    50

    Yeoman

    27

    Agricultural Labourer

    21

    Gent

    20

    Tailor

    17

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