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Early Origins of the Knodel family

The surname Knodel was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Knodel family

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Knodel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Knodde, Knoddee, Knodel, Knode, Knodee, Knodes, Knood, Knoodde, Knoddes and many more.

Early Notables of the Knodel family

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United States Knodel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Knodel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johan Georg Knodel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1746 1
  • Hans Georg Knodel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
  • Johann Friedrich Knodel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1752 1
  • Anna Maria Knodel, who settled in South Carolina in 1752
  • Henrich Knodel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 1
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Knodel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Christop Knodel, aged 24, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1805 1
  • Conrad Knodel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1806 1
  • Theophilus Knodel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1806 1
  • Thurry Knodel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1806 1
  • Agnes Sophie Knodel, who settled in America in 1819
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Knodel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Benjamin Knodel, who settled in New York, NY in 1906

Canada Knodel migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Knodel Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
  • Christine Knodel, aged 42, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
  • Emilie Knodel, aged 3, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
  • Jacob Knodel, aged 19, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
  • Jacob Knodel, aged 46, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
  • Johannes Knodel, aged 22, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
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Contemporary Notables of the name Knodel (post 1700) +

  • Cara-Lee Knodel, American actress known for her role in the television series How I Met Your Mother (2008)
  • Walter Knödel (b. 1926), German mathematician, eponym of Knödel Numbers


  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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