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Knakal Family History

Knakal 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: Kamal, Nakao, Sakal, Kokal, Natal, Nakai, Kakar, Nadal, Bakal, Kalal

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Where is the Knakal family from?

You can see how Knakal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knakal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knakal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Knakal families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Knakal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Knakal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knakal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knakal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knakal. 100% of Knakal men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Knakal women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Knakal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Knakal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knakal 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Knakal. 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 38 military records available for the last name Knakal. For the veterans among your Knakal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knakal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Knakal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knakal in 1963 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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