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Knowlan Family History

Knowlan 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: Nowlan, Knowland, Knowles, Snowman, Knowlton, Nolan, Bowlan, Nowland

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Where is the Knowlan family from?

You can see how Knowlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knowlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Knowlan families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Knowlan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knowlan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knowlan 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 Knowlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Woodsman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knowlan. 50% of Knowlan men worked as a Woodsman.

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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

  • Woodsman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knowlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowlan 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Knowlan. 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 402 military records available for the last name Knowlan. For the veterans among your Knowlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knowlan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Knowlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Knowlan in 1955 was 28, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knowlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knowlan 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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