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Knull Family History

Knull Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knoll

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


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Where is the Knull family from?

You can see how Knull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knull family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knull families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Knull families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Knull's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Knull families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knull surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knull ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knull. 20% of Knull men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Knull women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knull were Carpenter and Cook.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    29%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Cook
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knull 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Knull. 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 336 military records available for the last name Knull. For the veterans among your Knull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knull lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Knull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Knull in 1961 was 61, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knull 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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