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Knifton Family History

Knifton Surname Meaning

see Kniveton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Knifton family from?

You can see how Knifton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knifton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knifton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Knifton families living in Derbyshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Knifton's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Knifton families in 1891.
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What did your Knifton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Knifton. 17% of Knifton men worked as a Bank Clerk and 83% of Knifton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knifton were Railway Clerk (staff) 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    17%
  • Chief Clerk Local Govt
    17%
  • Railway Clerk (retired)
    17%
  • Railway Clerk (staff)
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Knifton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knifton 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Knifton. 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 647 military records available for the last name Knifton. For the veterans among your Knifton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knifton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Knifton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Knifton in 1966 was 79, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knifton 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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