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Knolan Family History

Knolan 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: Nolan, Nolen, Kaplan, Knoll, Kolman, Olan, Kalan, Keelan, Kocan

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Where is the Knolan family from?

You can see how Knolan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knolan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knolan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Knolan family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knolan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Knolan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Knolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knolan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Knolan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Knolan. For the veterans among your Knolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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