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Knabb Family History

Knabb Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knabbe a northwestern form of Knabe.

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


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Where is the Knabb family from?

You can see how Knabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knabb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knabb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Knabb families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 85% of all the recorded Knabb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knabb families in 1840.
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What did your Knabb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knabb. 23% of Knabb men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Knabb women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knabb were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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
    23%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Nurse
    19%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Knabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knabb 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Knabb. 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 602 military records available for the last name Knabb. For the veterans among your Knabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knabb lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Knabb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knabb in 1943 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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