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![Show Contents]() Knapper History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Knapper comes from the German province known as the Rhineland. In pre-medieval times, the German people used only one name, but as the population increased, hereditary surnames became necessary for people to maintain unique identities. Knapper is a nickname surname, a style of name based on an eke-name, or added name, that described a characteristic of its original bearer. Knapper is a name for a young person or for a person who had a youthful appearance. The surname Knapper was originally derived from the German word "knappe," which means "young." Early Origins of the Knapper familyThe surname Knapper was first found in the Rhineland, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Knapper familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Knapper research. Another 169 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1777, 1798, 1842 and 1926 are included under the topic Early Knapper History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Knapper Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Knapper include Knapp, Knap, Knappe, Knape, Knaap, Knaapp, Knapper, Knaper and many more. Early Notables of the Knapper familyAnother 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Knapper Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Knapper migration to the United States | + |
Hundreds of thousands of Europeans, including many Rhinelanders, made the voyage to North America between the 17th and 20th centuries. It was an escape from religious persecution and poverty and also an opportunity for people to start over and own their own land. Most landed at Ellis Island, off New York before moving on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, and California. Some also landed in Canada and settled in Ontario, while others headed west to the prairie provinces. A study of passenger and immigration lists has shown a number of people bearing the name of Knapper, or one of its variants, reaching North America shores very early:
Knapper Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jacob Knapper, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1752
- J. Gottfried Knapper, who settled in Philadelphia in 1753
Knapper Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Barbary Knapper, who settled in Philadelphia in 1804 with her two children
- Barbary Knapper, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1804
- Barbary Knapper, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1806 1
- Gottlieb Knapper, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1806 1
- Margaret Knapper, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1806 1
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- Mr. Joseph W Knapper (b. 1921), English Able Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 2
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm
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Knapper migration to the United States 
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