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Knechtel Family History

Knechtel Surname Meaning

German: diminutive of Knecht.

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


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Where is the Knechtel family from?

You can see how Knechtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knechtel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knechtel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Knechtel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Knechtel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knechtel families in 1891.
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What did your Knechtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook General was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knechtel. 100% of Knechtel women worked as a Cook General.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook General
    100%

What Knechtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Knechtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knechtel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knechtel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 540 military records available for the last name Knechtel. For the veterans among your Knechtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knechtel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knechtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knechtel in 1962 was 77, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knechtel 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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