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Knutton Family History

Knutton Surname Meaning

From Knutton in Wolstanton (Staffs), which is recorded as Cnoton in 1212 and Cnutton in 1227. The place-name probably derives from Old English cnotta ‘knot hillock’ + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

There seems to have been some confusion with Noton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Knutton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knutton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knutton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Knutton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Knutton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Knutton families in 1891.
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What did your Knutton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Engineers Turner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Knutton. 100% of Knutton men worked as a General Engineers Turner and 100% of Knutton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Engineers Turner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 82 immigration records available for the last name Knutton. 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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There are 80 military records available for the last name Knutton. For the veterans among your Knutton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knutton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Knutton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Knutton in 1969 was 62, and 84 in 1998.

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