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Knavel Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Knabel .

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


Similar surnames: Knabel, Kabel, Kamel, Knabe, Nave, Savel, Knobel, Clavel, Naves

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Where is the Knavel family from?

You can see how Knavel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knavel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knavel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Knavel family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knavel's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Knavel families in 1840.
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What did your Knavel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knavel. 60% of Knavel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knavel women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Knavel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knavel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Knavel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Knavel. For the veterans among your Knavel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knavel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Knavel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knavel in 1963 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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