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Knoeber Family History

Knoeber Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Knoebel, Kober, Knobel, Kleber, Kolber, Kneer, Knebel, Roeber

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Where is the Knoeber family from?

You can see how Knoeber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoeber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Knoeber families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knoeber's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Knoeber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoeber 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 Knoeber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knoeber. 100% of Knoeber men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Knoeber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Knoeber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoeber 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Knoeber. 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 17 military records available for the last name Knoeber. For the veterans among your Knoeber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoeber lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Knoeber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Knoeber in 1967 was 87, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoeber 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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