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Knowle Family History

Knowle Surname Meaning

see Knowles.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Knowle family from?

You can see how Knowle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knowle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Knowle families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knowle's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Knowle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knowle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knowle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knowle. 34% of Knowle men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Knowle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Knowle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 312 immigration records available for the last name Knowle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 216 military records available for the last name Knowle. For the veterans among your Knowle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knowle lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Knowle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knowle in 1981 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knowle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knowle 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.

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