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Knoedel Family History

Knoedel 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: Knodel, Knoebel, Knobel, Roedel, Knebel, Knoell, Knoedler, Bloedel

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Where is the Knoedel family from?

You can see how Knoedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoedel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knoedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Knoedel families living in Michigan. This was about 62% of all the recorded Knoedel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Knoedel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoedel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Knoedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoedel 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Knoedel. 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 30 military records available for the last name Knoedel. For the veterans among your Knoedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoedel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Knoedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Knoedel in 1972 was 78, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knoedel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoedel 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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