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Knueppel Family History

Knueppel Surname Meaning

German (Knüppel): from Low German knüppel ‘cudgel stick’ hence a nickname for a peasant or a coarse man.

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


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Where is the Knueppel family from?

You can see how Knueppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knueppel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knueppel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Knueppel families living in Missouri. This was about 69% of all the recorded Knueppel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Knueppel families in 1880.
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What did your Knueppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knueppel. 59% of Knueppel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Knueppel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knueppel were Fireman and Seamstress.

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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
    59%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Fireman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Knueppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knueppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knueppel 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Knueppel. 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 191 military records available for the last name Knueppel. For the veterans among your Knueppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knueppel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knueppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Knueppel in 1962 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knueppel 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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