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Early Origins of the Knodell family

The surname Knodell was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Knodell family

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Knodell Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Knodell family

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United States Knodell migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Knodell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Fred Knodell, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1840
Knodell Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Jack Knodell, aged 32, who landed in America from Boothe, England, in 1912

Contemporary Notables of the name Knodell (post 1700) +

  • G. C. Knodell, American politician, Mayor of Albany, Oregon, 1943-45 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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