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Knodle Family History

Knodle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Knödel (see Knodel).

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


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Where is the Knodle family from?

You can see how Knodle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knodle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knodle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Knodle families living in Maryland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Knodle's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Knodle families in 1840.
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What did your Knodle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knodle. 29% of Knodle men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Knodle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knodle were Painter and Waitress.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    42%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Knodle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knodle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knodle 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Knodle. 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 657 military records available for the last name Knodle. For the veterans among your Knodle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knodle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Knodle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Knodle in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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