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Knotts Family History

Knotts Surname Meaning

English (Durham): variant of Knott with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Knotts family from?

You can see how Knotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knotts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knotts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 77 Knotts families living in Durham. This was about 62% of all the recorded Knotts's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Knotts families in 1891.
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What did your Knotts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Knotts. 34% of Knotts men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Knotts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knotts were Shipyard Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • General Labourer Heavy Duties
    34%
  • Shipyard Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    5%
  • Electrical Worker
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

What Knotts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Knotts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knotts 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Knotts. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Knotts. For the veterans among your Knotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knotts lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Knotts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Knotts in 1943 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knotts 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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