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Knodel Family History

Knodel Surname Meaning

South German (Knödel): diminutive of Knode which in Bavaria takes on the meaning ‘round shape’ of a small object including dumplings; nickname for a well-fed person.

It is a diminutive from Middle High German knode ‘knot’, a nickname for a short robust person.

German: from the medieval personal name Knodel, a short form of Chnodomar.

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


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Where is the Knodel family from?

You can see how Knodel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knodel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knodel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Knodel families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Knodel's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Knodel families in 1891.
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What did your Knodel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knodel. 35% of Knodel men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Knodel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knodel were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Maid
    13%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knodel. 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 940 military records available for the last name Knodel. For the veterans among your Knodel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knodel lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Knodel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Knodel in 1943 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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