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Knoedler Family History

Knoedler Name Meaning

South German (Knödler): occupational name probably for someone who made dumplings from an agent derivative of Middle High German knödel see Knodel

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


Similar surnames: Knadler, Kneller, Kohler, Norder, Koller, Kriegler, Kuebler, Kuefler

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Where is the Knoedler family from?

You can see how Knoedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoedler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knoedler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Knoedler families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoedler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Knoedler families in 1911.
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What did your Knoedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knoedler. 31% of Knoedler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Knoedler women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knoedler were Tool Maker and Housewife. .

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Tool Maker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knoedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoedler 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Knoedler. 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 487 military records available for the last name Knoedler. For the veterans among your Knoedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoedler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Knoedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Knoedler in 1946 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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