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Knobling Family History

Knobling 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: Kolling, Robling, Norling, Nowling, Noblin, Knoblich, Bolling

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Where is the Knobling family from?

You can see how Knobling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knobling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knobling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Knobling families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Knobling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knobling families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Knobling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knobling 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Knobling. 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 297 military records available for the last name Knobling. For the veterans among your Knobling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knobling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Knobling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Knobling in 1967 was 67, and 86 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knobling 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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