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Knoefle Family History

Knoefle 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: Koelle, Knoell, Knoedler, Kneale, Noelle, Knodle, Knoble, Hoefle

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Where is the Knoefle family from?

You can see how Knoefle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoefle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Knoefle families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knoefle's in USA. California had the highest population of Knoefle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoefle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Knoefle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoefle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Knoefle. 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 13 military records available for the last name Knoefle. For the veterans among your Knoefle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoefle lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoefle 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knoefle

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