Knowlen Family History

Knowlen Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Knowles, Nowlen, Knowlden, Nolen, Knowlton, Snowden, Knodle, Knoble, Nowlin, Bowlen

4,000 record(s) for Knowlen

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
267	Military Records
111	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Knowlen family from?

You can see how Knowlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knowlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knowlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Knowlen families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Knowlen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knowlen families in 1840.

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

What did your Knowlen ancestors do for a living?

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

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

40%

Laborer

30%

Truck driver

10%

Salesman

10%

What Knowlen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Knowlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knowlen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 111 immigration records available for the last name Knowlen. 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 267 military records available for the last name Knowlen. For the veterans among your Knowlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Knowlen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Knowlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knowlen in 1949 was 42, and 56 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knowlen 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.