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Knowlin Family History

Knowlin Surname Meaning

Variant of Nowlin.

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


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Where is the Knowlin family from?

You can see how Knowlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knowlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Knowlin families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knowlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knowlin families in 1891.
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What did your Knowlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knowlin. 50% of Knowlin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

What Knowlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Knowlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowlin 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Knowlin. 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 93 military records available for the last name Knowlin. For the veterans among your Knowlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knowlin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Knowlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Knowlin in 1959 was 42, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knowlin 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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