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Knolley Family History

Knolley Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nolley, Knolle, Knoll, Folley, Koller, Woolley, Knowles, Nolle

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Where is the Knolley family from?

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

What did your Knolley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Knolley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Knolley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knolley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Knolley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Knolley. For the veterans among your Knolley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knolley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Knolley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Knolley in 1962 was 62, and 67 in 2001.

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