Knockel Family History

Knockel Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Knocke, Knochel, Gockel, Knobel, Knoche, Konkel, Rockel, Kochel, Knock, Nickel

1,000 record(s) for Knockel

427	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
117	Military Records
59	Immigration Records
299	Census and Voter Lists
575	Member Trees

Where is the Knockel family from?

You can see how Knockel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knockel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knockel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Knockel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Knockel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knockel families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knockel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knockel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knockel.

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

Farmer

45%

Laborer

39%

Salesman

17%

What Knockel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 299 census records available for the last name Knockel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knockel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 59 immigration records available for the last name Knockel. 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.

Military Records

There are 117 military records available for the last name Knockel. For the veterans among your Knockel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Knockel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Knockel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knockel in 1955 was 25, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knockel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.