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Knowling Family History

Knowling Surname Meaning

English: topographic name from Middle English Old English cnolling ‘dweller on the hilltop’. Compare Knowler.

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


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Where is the Knowling family from?

You can see how Knowling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knowling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Knowling families living in Devon. This was about 28% of all the recorded Knowling's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Knowling families in 1891.
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What did your Knowling 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 Knowling. 100% of Knowling men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Knowling 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Help
    5%

What Knowling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Knowling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowling 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Knowling. 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 442 military records available for the last name Knowling. For the veterans among your Knowling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knowling lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Knowling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Knowling in 1955 was 53, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knowling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knowling 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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