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Knobloch Name Meaning

German: variant of Knoblauch .

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


Similar surnames: Knoblich, Knoblock, Kollock, Knoch, Bloch, Kobler, Bollich, Knoblauch

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Where is the Knobloch family from?

You can see how Knobloch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knobloch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knobloch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 83 Knobloch families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Knobloch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knobloch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knobloch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knobloch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knobloch. 14% of Knobloch men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Knobloch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knobloch were Machinist and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Office Clerk
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knobloch. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Knobloch. For the veterans among your Knobloch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knobloch lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Knobloch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Knobloch in 1954 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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