Knowis Family History

Knowis Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Kowis, Knowles, Nobis, Kolis, Nowik, Powis, Kois, Kocis, Dowis, Knous

661 record(s) for Knowis

313	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
15	Military Records
4	Immigration Records
47	Census and Voter Lists
282	Member Trees

Where is the Knowis family from?

You can see how Knowis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knowis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Knowis families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Knowis's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Knowis families in 1880.

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

What did your Knowis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knowis.

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

100%

What Knowis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 47 census records available for the last name Knowis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Knowis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Knowis. For the veterans among your Knowis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Knowis lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Knowis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Knowis in 1987 was 71, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knowis 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.