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Knoles Family History

Knoles Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Knowles. This surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Knoles family from?

You can see how Knoles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knoles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Knoles family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoles's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Knoles families in 1911.
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What did your Knoles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knoles. 21% of Knoles men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Knoles women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knoles were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Knoles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoles 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Knoles. 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 655 military records available for the last name Knoles. For the veterans among your Knoles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Knoles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Knoles in 1964 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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