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Knowlen Family History

Knowlen 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: Knowles, Nowlen, Knowlden, Nolen, Knowlton, Snowden, Knodle, Knoble

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Where is the Knowlen family from?

You can see how Knowlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knowlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Knowlen families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Knowlen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knowlen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knowlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knowlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knowlen. 40% of Knowlen 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knowlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowlen 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Knowlen. 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 267 military records available for the last name Knowlen. For the veterans among your Knowlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knowlen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Knowlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knowlen in 1949 was 42, and 56 in 2003.

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