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Knoble Family History

Knoble Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Knobel.

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


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Where is the Knoble family from?

You can see how Knoble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoble family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knoble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Knoble family living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Knoble's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Knoble families in 1891.
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What did your Knoble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knoble. 25% of Knoble men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Knoble women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knoble were Farm Operator and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Knoble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoble 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Knoble. 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 838 military records available for the last name Knoble. For the veterans among your Knoble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoble lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Knoble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Knoble in 1957 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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