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Knowland Family History

Knowland Name Meaning

Irish and English (Gloucestershire and Middlesex): variant of Nolan . This form of the surname originated in Stepney London in the 17th century and is found in Gloucestershire from the 19th century.

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


Similar surnames: Nowland, Nowlan, Noland, Dowland, Rowand, Poland, Bowlan, Howland

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Where is the Knowland family from?

You can see how Knowland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knowland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Knowland families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Knowland's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Knowland families in 1891.
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What did your Knowland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Knowland. 100% of Knowland men worked as a Builders Labourer and 73% of Knowland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    17%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Knowland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowland 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Knowland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Knowland. For the veterans among your Knowland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knowland lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Knowland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Knowland in 1948 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

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