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Knochel Family History

Knochel Surname Meaning

German (Knöchel): from a diminutive of Knoche.

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


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Where is the Knochel family from?

You can see how Knochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knochel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Knochel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Knochel family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knochel's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Knochel families in 1891.
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What did your Knochel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knochel. 44% of Knochel men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Knochel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knochel were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knochel 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Knochel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knochel. For the veterans among your Knochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knochel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Knochel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knochel in 1959 was 58, and 49 in 2004.

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