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Knetel Family History

Knetel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Knebel, Keitel, Knell, Knobel, Nebel, Keel, Netzel, Kegel, Knee

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Where is the Knetel family from?

You can see how Knetel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knetel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knetel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Knetel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knetel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knetel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Knetel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knetel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Knetel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Knetel. For the veterans among your Knetel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knetel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1982, in the United States, Knetel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Knetel in 1957 was 50, and 83 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knetel 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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