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Knaebel Family History

Knaebel Surname Meaning

South German (Knäbel): from a diminutive of Knabe.This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).Compare Knabel.

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


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Where is the Knaebel family from?

You can see how Knaebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaebel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knaebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Knaebel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Knaebel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knaebel families in 1880.
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What did your Knaebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knaebel. 20% of Knaebel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Knaebel women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Attendant
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Knaebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Knaebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaebel 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 Knaebel. 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 266 military records available for the last name Knaebel. For the veterans among your Knaebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaebel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Knaebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Knaebel in 1962 was 70, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knaebel 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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