Origins of the Knudson surname

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    In 1921, most Knudsons lived in mid-wales

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    1,700 Knudson Travel & migration records
    400 Knudsons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Knudson

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    What are the most common Knudson first names?

    Ole

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    Anna

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Knudsons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Knudsons in 1921

    Bonnet Maker

    2

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    General Servant Domestic

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Knudsons in 1921

    Farm Hands

    19

    General Farmers

    14

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    11

    Able Seaman

    10

    Painter

    9

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