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Knighten Family History

Knighten Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Knighton. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Knighten family from?

You can see how Knighten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knighten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knighten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Knighten families living in Rutland. This was about 54% of all the recorded Knighten's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Knighten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knighten 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 Knighten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knighten. 100% of Knighten 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Knighten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knighten 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Knighten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knighten. For the veterans among your Knighten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knighten lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Knighten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Knighten in 1943 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knighten 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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