Knighton Family History

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Knighton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from any of the numerous places named with Old English cnihta, genitive plural of cniht ‘servant’, ‘retainer’ + tun ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.

Similar surnames: Knightly, Deighton, Leighton, Brighton, Heighton, Boughton, Kirton

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Knighton Family Origin

Where is the Knighton family from?

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Knighton Family Occupations

What did your Knighton ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer, Farming and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Knighton. The most common Knighton occupation in the USA was Farmer. 53% of Knighton's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Knighton family was Farm Laborer.

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Farmer

53%
Farming

6%
Laborer

6%
Farm Laborer

5%

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

Knighton Historical Records

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Census records can give you a fascinating window into the day-to-day lives of your Knighton ancestors - like hours worked per week, level of education, veteran status, employers, and more.

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Knighton Life Expectancy

What is the average Knighton lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, Knighton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knighton in 1947 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knighton

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knighton 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.