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Knodell Family History

Knodell 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: Knoell, Knodel, Knoll, Knell, Knobel, Kardell, Odell, Bodell, Kindell

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Where is the Knodell family from?

You can see how Knodell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knodell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knodell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Knodell families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Knodell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knodell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knodell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knodell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Knodell. 100% of Knodell men worked as a Butcher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 989 census records available for the last name Knodell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knodell 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Knodell. 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 139 military records available for the last name Knodell. For the veterans among your Knodell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knodell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Knodell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knodell in 1961 was 36, and 71 in 2003.

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