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Knohl Family History

Knohl 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: Knoll, Kohl, Nohl, Nohr, Knopp, Kuhl, Knell, Knox, Krol, Kiehl

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Where is the Knohl family from?

You can see how Knohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knohl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knohl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Knohl families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Knohl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knohl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knohl 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 158 census records available for the last name Knohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knohl 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Knohl. 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 20 military records available for the last name Knohl. For the veterans among your Knohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knohl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Knohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knohl in 1955 was 49, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knohl 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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