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Knable Family History

Knable Surname Meaning

South German (Knäble): from Middle High German knebel a diminutive of knabe ‘boy’ (see Knabe).

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


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Where is the Knable family from?

You can see how Knable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knable family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knable families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Knable families living in London. This was about 84% of all the recorded Knable's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knable families in 1891.
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What did your Knable ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knable. 26% of Knable men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Knable women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knable were New Worker and Manager.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Nurse
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Knable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knable 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Knable. 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 606 military records available for the last name Knable. For the veterans among your Knable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knable lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Knable life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knable in 1957 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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