Knettel Family History

Knettel Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Knittel, Knetter, Kettel, Keitel, Ketter, Netter, Klette, Netzel, Zettel, Kittel

3,000 record(s) for Knettel

924	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
93	Military Records
71	Immigration Records
824	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Knettel family from?

You can see how Knettel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knettel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knettel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Knettel families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Knettel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knettel families in 1880.

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

What did your Knettel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knettel. 40% of Knettel men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Knettel women worked as a Housewife.

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

Carpenter

40%

Farmer

40%

Plumber

20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

100%

What Knettel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 824 census records available for the last name Knettel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knettel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 71 immigration records available for the last name Knettel. 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 93 military records available for the last name Knettel. For the veterans among your Knettel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Knettel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Knettel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Knettel in 1963 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knettel 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.