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Oldknow Name Meaning

from Middle English olde inough ‘old enough’ (Old English eald + genōh). Compare Goodenough .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Olden, Oldani, Kleinow, Soldano, Olano, Wolkow, Olding, Orduno

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Where is the Oldknow family from?

You can see how Oldknow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldknow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oldknow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Oldknow families living in New Jersey. This was about 53% of all the recorded Oldknow's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Oldknow families in 1880.
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What did your Oldknow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oldknow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldknow 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Oldknow. 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 252 military records available for the last name Oldknow. For the veterans among your Oldknow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldknow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Oldknow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oldknow in 1968 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

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