Knowls Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Knowls Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Knowls family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 28
Cotton Weaver 17
Farmer 16
Labourer 13
Male Servant 11
Female Servant 10
Coal Miner 8
Hatter 6
Cotton Spinner 4
Weaver 4
Ag Lab 4
Independent 4
Blacksmith 3
Pupil 3
Ag Labourer 3
Wool Comber 3
Dress Maker 2
Painter 2
Mariner 2
Joiner 2
Independant 2
Clogger 2
Shop Keeper 2
Woollen Carder 2
Stone Mason 2

Knowls Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Knowles 86% 104,699
2 Knowls 100% 1,892
3 Knowels 86% 425
4 Noles 50% 220
5 Knoles 67% 168

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The surname Knowls is the 2nd most popular variant of Knowles.

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