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Knollenberg Family History

Knollenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place in Württemberg called Knollenberg.

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


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Where is the Knollenberg family from?

You can see how Knollenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knollenberg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Knollenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Knollenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Knollenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knollenberg families in 1880.
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What did your Knollenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knollenberg. 40% of Knollenberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knollenberg women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Knollenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knollenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knollenberg 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Knollenberg. 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 291 military records available for the last name Knollenberg. For the veterans among your Knollenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knollenberg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Knollenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Knollenberg in 1953 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knollenberg 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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