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Knowd Family History

Knowd 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: Knopp, Knoll, Knox, Nord, Knopf, Snow, Dowd, Knost, Knop, Knock

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Where is the Knowd family from?

You can see how Knowd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Knowd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Knowd families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Knowd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Knowd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knowd 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 Knowd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knowd. 100% of Knowd 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 382 census records available for the last name Knowd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowd 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Knowd. 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 47 military records available for the last name Knowd. For the veterans among your Knowd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knowd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Knowd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Knowd in 1964 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knowd 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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