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Knows Family History

Knows 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: Knous, Knops, Kos, Knopp, Knoll, Knox, Knopf, Koss, Knaus, Knowles

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Where is the Knows family from?

You can see how Knows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knows family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knows families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Knows family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knows's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Knows families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knows 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 Knows ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knows. 50% of Knows men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Knows women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knows were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knows 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Knows. 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 Knows. For the veterans among your Knows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knows lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Knows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Knows in 1973 was 69, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knows 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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