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Knolt Family History

Knolt 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: Knoll, Knost, Knott, Nolt, Knopp, Knell, Knox, Krol, Holt, Kolb

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Where is the Knolt family from?

You can see how Knolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knolt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Knolt families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Knolt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knolt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knolt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knolt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Knolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knolt 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Knolt. 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 22 military records available for the last name Knolt. For the veterans among your Knolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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