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Knuckles Family History

Knuckles Surname Meaning

English: nickname probably from Middle English knokel(le)s ‘knuckles’ used for a fighter for someone with noticeable knuckles or for someone who was able to crack his knuckles loudly.

This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Knuckles family from?

You can see how Knuckles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knuckles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Knuckles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Knuckles families living in Suffolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Knuckles's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Knuckles families in 1891.
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What did your Knuckles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knuckles. 33% of Knuckles men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Knuckles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knuckles were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Laundress
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Knuckles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knuckles. For the veterans among your Knuckles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knuckles lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Knuckles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knuckles in 1953 was 33, and 67 in 2004.

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