Origins of the Knowels surname

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    In 1921, most Knowelses lived in northern-ireland

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    What are the most common Knowels first names?

    John

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    Common jobs for Knowelses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Knowelses in 1921

    Factory Firl

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    Foreman Enginier Daur

    4

    Attends Family

    2

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Knowelses in 1921

    General Labourer

    4

    Farm Servant

    3

    Mariner

    3

    Seaman

    3

    Butcher

    2

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