Origins of the Knowlson surname
About the Knowlsons
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Interesting facts about Knowlson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Knowlson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1599.
Who were Knowlsons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Knowlson first names?
William
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Knowlsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Knowlsons in 1921
Laundress
19
Dressmaker
18
Domestic Servant
11
General Servant Domestic
7
Tailoress
7
Common male occupations for Knowlsons in 1921
Farmer
20
Carpenter
15
Bricklayer
13
Gardener
12
Fret Cutter
10
