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Knofler Family History

Knofler 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: Kofler, Koller, Knowles, Kobler, Kohler, Knadler, Kneller, Kuefler

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Where is the Knofler family from?

You can see how Knofler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knofler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knofler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Knofler families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Knofler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Knofler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knofler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knofler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knofler. 100% of Knofler men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Knofler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knofler 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Knofler. 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 214 military records available for the last name Knofler. For the veterans among your Knofler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knofler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Knofler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knofler in 1963 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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