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Early Origins of the Knob family

The surname Knob was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Knob family

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Knob Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kneubuhl, Knöbel, Kneubel, Knebel, Knobelsdorff, Knobelmann, Knobeler, Knobeln and many more.

Early Notables of the Knob family

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United States Knob migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Knob Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johannes Knob, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 [1]
Knob Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Gustan Knob, who arrived in Arkansas in 1891 [1]


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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