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Knolle Family History

Knolle Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knoll

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


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Where is the Knolle family from?

You can see how Knolle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knolle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knolle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Knolle family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Knolle's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Knolle families in 1911.
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What did your Knolle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knolle. 13% of Knolle men worked as a Truck Driver and 56% of Knolle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knolle were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Physician
    13%
  • Dentist
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    56%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Knolle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knolle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knolle 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Knolle. 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 445 military records available for the last name Knolle. For the veterans among your Knolle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knolle lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Knolle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Knolle in 1952 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knolle 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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