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Knob Family History

Knob 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: Knox, Knop, Krob, Koob, Knoy, Knab, Ko, Kos, Kwon, Noe

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Where is the Knob family from?

You can see how Knob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knob family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knob families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Knob families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Knob's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knob families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knob 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 Knob ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knob. 23% of Knob men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

What Knob family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knob 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Knob. 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 Knob. For the veterans among your Knob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knob lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Knob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Knob in 1963 was 73, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knob

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knob 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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