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Knowe Family History

Knowe 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: Knode, Knope, Knoke, Noe, Stowe, Knopp, Kobe, Knoll, Knabe, Knox

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Where is the Knowe family from?

You can see how Knowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Knowe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 9 Knowe families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Knowe's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Knowe families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knowe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Knowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knowe. 34% of Knowe men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Knowe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Knowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowe 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Knowe. 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 191 military records available for the last name Knowe. For the veterans among your Knowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knowe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Knowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Knowe in 1962 was 84, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knowe 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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