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Knoell Family History

Knoell Surname Meaning

German (Knöll): nickname for a peasant or for a crude uncouth person from Middle High German knolle ‘sod lump of earth’.

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


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Where is the Knoell family from?

You can see how Knoell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Knoell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Knoell family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knoell's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Knoell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoell 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 Knoell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knoell. 59% of Knoell men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Knoell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knoell were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    59%
  • Hired Hand
    8%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Knoell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knoell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoell 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Knoell. 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 260 military records available for the last name Knoell. For the veterans among your Knoell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Knoell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Knoell in 1962 was 80, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoell 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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