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Knedel Family History

Knedel 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: Knebel, Knodel, Knell, Knobel, Edel, Redel, Nebel, Keel, Kegel, Knee

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Where is the Knedel family from?

You can see how Knedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knedel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Knedel families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knedel's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Knedel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knedel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knedel. 100% of Knedel men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Knedel women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Knedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knedel 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 Knedel. 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 62 military records available for the last name Knedel. For the veterans among your Knedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knedel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Knedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Knedel in 1963 was 88, and 93 in 2002.

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