Origins of the Knowlands surname
About the Knowlandses
We have a total of 43 records for people with the last name Knowlands.
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Interesting facts about Knowlands
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Knowlands surname. The oldest one dates back to 1854.
Who were Knowlandses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Knowlandses.
What are the most common Knowlands first names?
John
Joseph
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Knowlandses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Knowlandses in 1921
Wife Of John Knowlands, Labourer
2
Cotton Weaver
1
Domestic Servant
1
Hawker Of Delf
1
Stamper
1
Common male occupations for Knowlandses in 1921
General Labourer
4
Seaman
3
Fisherman
2
Married, Sailor
2
Sailor
2
