Knowes Family History

Knowes Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Knowles, Knoles, Knobel, Bowes, Kroes, Howes, Knotek, Knodel, Lowes, Koles

1,000 record(s) for Knowes

856	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
25	Military Records
44	Immigration Records
340	Census and Voter Lists
230	Member Trees

Where is the Knowes family from?

You can see how Knowes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knowes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Knowes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Knowes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knowes families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knowes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knowes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knowes.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Knowes family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 340 census records available for the last name Knowes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Knowes. 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.

Military Records

There are 25 military records available for the last name Knowes. For the veterans among your Knowes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Knowes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knowes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.