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Knechtle Family History

Knechtle Name 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: Knecht, Kuechle, Kaechele, Knechtel, Bechtle, Knoche, Nettle

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Where is the Knechtle family from?

You can see how Knechtle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knechtle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knechtle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Knechtle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Knechtle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knechtle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knechtle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knechtle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knechtle. 50% of Knechtle men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Knechtle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Knechtle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knechtle 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Knechtle. 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 27 military records available for the last name Knechtle. For the veterans among your Knechtle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knechtle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Knechtle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Knechtle in 1961 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

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