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Early Origins of the Knolle family

The surname Knolle was first found in Prussia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Knoll became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Knolle family

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Knolle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Knoll, Knolle, Knole, Nole, Noll, Knol and others.

Early Notables of the Knolle family

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United States Knolle migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Knolle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Christoph Knolle, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Gesina"
  • Mrs. Elisa Knolle, (nee Bost), German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Gesina"
  • Mr. Aug. Knolle, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Gesina"
  • William Knolle, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1848 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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