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Knowlton Family History

Knowlton Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): habitational name from either of two places so named, one in Dorset and the other in Kent.

Both are named from Old English cnoll ‘knoll hilltop’ + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

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


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Where is the Knowlton family from?

You can see how Knowlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowlton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knowlton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 173 Knowlton families living in Hampshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Knowlton's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Knowlton families in 1891.
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What did your Knowlton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Knowlton. 38% of Knowlton men worked as a Builders Labourer and 79% of Knowlton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knowlton were Domestic Gardener and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    38%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    13%
  • Gardener
    13%
  • Domestic Gardener
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Knowlton. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Knowlton. For the veterans among your Knowlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knowlton lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Knowlton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knowlton in 1941 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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