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Knowell Family History

Knowell 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: Knoell, Nowell, Kidwell, Knoll, Knell, Knobel, Powell, Howell, Rowell

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Where is the Knowell family from?

You can see how Knowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knowell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Knowell family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knowell's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Knowell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knowell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knowell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knowell. 100% of Knowell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Knowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Knowell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Knowell. For the veterans among your Knowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knowell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Knowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Knowell in 1975 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

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