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Knodel Name Meaning

South German (Knödel): diminutive of Knode which in Bavaria takes on the meaning ‘round shape’ of a small object including dumplings; nickname for a well fed person. diminutive from Middle High German knode ‘knot’ a nickname for a short robust person. German: from the medieval personal name Knodel a short form of Chnodomar.

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


Similar surnames: Knode, Knobel, Krodel, Nobel, Kopel, Model, Godel, Kadel, Kindel

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Where is the Knodel family from?

You can see how Knodel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knodel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knodel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Knodel families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Knodel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Knodel families in 1911.
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What did your Knodel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Knodel. 100% of Knodel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knodel. 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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There are 940 military records available for the last name Knodel. For the veterans among your Knodel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knodel lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Knodel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Knodel in 1943 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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