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Knowlden Family History

Knowlden Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): habitational name either from a variant of Knowlton (Kent see Knowlton) or else from a lost or as yet unidentified place perhaps named with Old English cnoll ‘hilltop’ + denn ‘wood pasture’.

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


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Where is the Knowlden family from?

You can see how Knowlden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowlden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knowlden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Knowlden families living in Alberta. This was about 70% of all the recorded Knowlden's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Knowlden families in 1911.
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What did your Knowlden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Knowlden. 43% of Knowlden men worked as a Shop Assistant and 89% of Knowlden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knowlden were Master Butcher and House Duties.

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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 1939

  • Shop Assistant
    43%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%
  • Master Butcher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%
  • House Duties
    4%

What Knowlden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Knowlden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowlden 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Knowlden. 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 452 military records available for the last name Knowlden. For the veterans among your Knowlden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knowlden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Knowlden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Knowlden in 1957 was 72, and 60 in 2004.

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