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Knoefel Family History

Knoefel 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: Knoebel, Knobel, Knebel, Knoell, Koffel, Knodel, Kloesel, Koebel

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Where is the Knoefel family from?

You can see how Knoefel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoefel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knoefel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Knoefel families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoefel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Knoefel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoefel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knoefel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Medical Doctor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knoefel. 60% of Knoefel men worked as a Medical Doctor and 100% of Knoefel women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Medical Doctor
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Knoefel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Knoefel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoefel 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Knoefel. 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 88 military records available for the last name Knoefel. For the veterans among your Knoefel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoefel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Knoefel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Knoefel in 1967 was 67, and 82 in 2001.

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