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Knittle Family History

Knittle Surname Meaning

Altered form of Knittel.

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


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Where is the Knittle family from?

You can see how Knittle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knittle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knittle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Knittle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knittle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knittle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knittle 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 Knittle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knittle. 22% of Knittle men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Knittle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knittle were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Knittle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knittle 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Knittle. 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 Knittle. For the veterans among your Knittle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knittle lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Knittle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Knittle in 1951 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knittle 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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