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Knabel Family History

Knabel Surname Meaning

South German (also Knäbel): from a diminutive of Knabe. Compare Knaebel.

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


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Where is the Knabel family from?

You can see how Knabel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knabel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knabel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Knabel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Knabel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Knabel families in 1911.
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What did your Knabel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knabel. 25% of Knabel men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Knabel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knabel were Painter and Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knabel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knabel 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Knabel. 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 496 military records available for the last name Knabel. For the veterans among your Knabel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knabel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Knabel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Knabel in 1953 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knabel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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