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Knowler Family History

Knowler Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Sussex): topographic name from Middle English knowle ‘knoll hilltop’ + the locative suffix -er.

See also Knoll.

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


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Where is the Knowler family from?

You can see how Knowler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Knowler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 181 Knowler families living in Kent. This was about 20% of all the recorded Knowler's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Knowler families in 1891.
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What did your Knowler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Knowler. 30% of Knowler men worked as a Farmworker and 73% of Knowler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knowler were General Labourer and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Farmworker
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Knowler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knowler. 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 489 military records available for the last name Knowler. For the veterans among your Knowler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knowler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Knowler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Knowler in 1962 was 55, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knowler 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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