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Knollman Family History

Knollman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Knollmann: topographic name for someone living near the summit of a hill or mountain (see Knoll ).

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


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Where is the Knollman family from?

You can see how Knollman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knollman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knollman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Knollman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Knollman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knollman families in 1891.
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What did your Knollman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knollman. 75% of Knollman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Knollman women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knollman were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Knollman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knollman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knollman 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Knollman. 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 204 military records available for the last name Knollman. For the veterans among your Knollman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knollman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Knollman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knollman in 1965 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knollman 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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