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Knubel Family History

Knubel 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: Knobel, Knebel, Knabel, Nobel, Kabel, Kusel, Knabe, Rubel, Aubel

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Where is the Knubel family from?

You can see how Knubel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knubel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knubel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Knubel families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Knubel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knubel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knubel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knubel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knubel. 34% of Knubel men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Architect
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
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What Knubel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Knubel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knubel 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Knubel. 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 110 military records available for the last name Knubel. For the veterans among your Knubel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knubel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Knubel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Knubel in 1964 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

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