Origins of the Knudsen surname
About the Knudsens
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Interesting facts about Knudsen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Knudsen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1807.
Who were Knudsens most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Knudsen first names?
Ole
Knud
Anne
Anna
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Common jobs for Knudsens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Knudsens in 1921
Domestic Servant
2
Living On Own Means
2
Artist (Pr)
1
Barmaid
1
Char Woman
1
Common male occupations for Knudsens in 1921
Able Seaman
17
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
13
A B Seaman
11
Clerks
11
Farm Hands
10
