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Kneedler Family History

Kneedler Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Needler a variant of Nadler.

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


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Where is the Kneedler family from?

You can see how Kneedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneedler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kneedler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Kneedler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kneedler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kneedler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kneedler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kneedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and 0 were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kneedler. 18% of Kneedler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kneedler women worked as a 0. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kneedler were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • 0
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Kneedler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kneedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneedler 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Kneedler. 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 629 military records available for the last name Kneedler. For the veterans among your Kneedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneedler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Kneedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kneedler in 1952 was 54, and 82 in 2003.

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