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Origins of the Knutsen surname

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    In 1921, most Knutsens lived in south-wales

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    1,000 Knutsen Travel & migration records
    63 Knutsens found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Knutsen

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    Marie

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    Common jobs for Knutsens

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

    Common female occupations for Knutsens in 1921

    Asylum Nurse

    1

    General Industry Clerks

    1

    Semiskilled Inspectors

    1

    Semiskilled Painters

    1

    Unskilled Miscellaneous Occupations

    1

    Common male occupations for Knutsens in 1921

    Able Seaman

    4

    Clerks

    3

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    3

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    3

    A B Seaman

    2

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