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Knaeble Family History

Knaeble 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: Knable, Knabe, Keeble, Kneale, Knoble, Naegle, Knaebel, Kauble

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Where is the Knaeble family from?

You can see how Knaeble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaeble family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knaeble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Knaeble families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Knaeble's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Knaeble families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knaeble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knaeble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knaeble. 34% of Knaeble men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Knaeble women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Knaeble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Knaeble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaeble 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Knaeble. 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 151 military records available for the last name Knaeble. For the veterans among your Knaeble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaeble lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Knaeble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Knaeble in 1960 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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