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Origins of the Kneebone surname

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Where do most Kneebones live?

In 1921, most Kneebones lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Kneebones

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,420 records for the Kneebone surname. The oldest one dates back to 1560.

Who were Kneebones most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Kneebone first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Kneebones

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Kneebones in 1921
Dressmaker

23

Housekeeper

12

Domestic Servant

10

House Servant

10

General Servant Domestic

9

Common Male occupations for Kneebones in 1921
Farmer

37

Copper Miner

28

Farm Labourer

20

Blacksmith

17

Miner

17

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