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Knobbs Family History

Knobbs Name Meaning

see Nobbs .

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


Similar surnames: Knobbe, Nobbs, Knibbs, Knobel, Nobis, Nobbe, Kobus, Kobbe, Hobbs

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Where is the Knobbs family from?

You can see how Knobbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knobbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knobbs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Knobbs family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Knobbs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knobbs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knobbs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knobbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knobbs. 56% of Knobbs men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Knobbs women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knobbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knobbs 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Knobbs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 283 military records available for the last name Knobbs. For the veterans among your Knobbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knobbs lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Knobbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Knobbs in 1944 was 26, and 90 in 2002.

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