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Knoblaugh Family History

Knoblaugh 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: Knoblauch, Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Keebaugh, Kerbaugh, Trobaugh, Kelbaugh

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Where is the Knoblaugh family from?

You can see how Knoblaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoblaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knoblaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Knoblaugh families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoblaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knoblaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoblaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knoblaugh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Knoblaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoblaugh 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Knoblaugh. 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 87 military records available for the last name Knoblaugh. For the veterans among your Knoblaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoblaugh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Knoblaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Knoblaugh in 1965 was 80, and 58 in 2001.

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