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Knoules Family History

Knoules 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, Knoles, Koles, Kohles, Soules, Knodle, Knoble, Noles, Knouse

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Where is the Knoules family from?

You can see how Knoules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoules family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knoules families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Knoules family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoules's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knoules families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoules surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knoules ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Knoules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoules 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Knoules. 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 38 military records available for the last name Knoules. For the veterans among your Knoules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoules lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Knoules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knoules in 1993 was 88, and 95 in 2000.

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