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Knebel Family History

Knebel Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German knebel ‘peg stake’ used as a nickname for a peasant or a crude person; in southeast German and Silesian dialects it also had the connotation ‘uncouth person>.

diminutive of Knabe.

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


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You can see how Knebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Knebel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Knebel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knebel families in 1891.
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What did your Knebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knebel. 100% of Knebel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knebel. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Knebel. For the veterans among your Knebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knebel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Knebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knebel in 1946 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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