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Knoebel Family History

Knoebel Surname Meaning

German (Knöbel):: see Knobel. variant of Knäbel (see Knaebel).

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


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Where is the Knoebel family from?

You can see how Knoebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoebel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knoebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Knoebel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoebel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knoebel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoebel 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 Knoebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knoebel. 20% of Knoebel men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Knoebel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knoebel were Farmer and Attendant.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Attendant
    16%

What Knoebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knoebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoebel 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Knoebel. 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 640 military records available for the last name Knoebel. For the veterans among your Knoebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoebel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Knoebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Knoebel in 1952 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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