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Knotts Name Meaning

English (Durham): variant of Knott with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Knott, Botts, Lotts, Nott, Kitts, Potts, Gotts, Spotts, Knoles, Motts

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Where is the Knotts family from?

You can see how Knotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knotts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knotts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Knotts families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Knotts's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Knotts families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knotts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knotts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knotts. 22% of Knotts men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Knotts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knotts were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Knotts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knotts 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Knotts. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Knotts. For the veterans among your Knotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knotts lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Knotts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Knotts in 1943 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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