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Know Family History

Know Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Knox, Snow, Knop, Konow, Knoy, Ko, Kos, Kwon, Low, Noe

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Where is the Know family from?

You can see how Know families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Know family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Know families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Know families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 31% of all the recorded Know's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Know families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Know 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 Know ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Know. 45% of Know men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Farme
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Know. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Know 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Know. 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 448 military records available for the last name Know. For the veterans among your Know ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Know lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Know life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Know in 1964 was 74, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Know 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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