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Knebe Family History

Knebe 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: Knabe, Knee, Knebel, Klebe, Neve, Kibbe, Kobe, Krebs, Knell, Knobel

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Where is the Knebe family from?

You can see how Knebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knebe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Knebe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Knebe family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Knebe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knebe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knebe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knebe. 100% of Knebe men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Knebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Knebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knebe 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Knebe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Knebe. For the veterans among your Knebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knebe lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knebe

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