Knell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Knell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Knell family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 84
Agricultural Labourer 12
Carpenter 8
Dress Maker 8
Grocer 6
Agricultural Labourer's Son 6
Laundress 5
Gardener 4
Labourer 4
Daughter Of Agricultural Labourer 3
Foreman Powder Works 3
School Mistress 3
Plasterer 3
Farm Servant Indoor 2
Mason 2
House Keeper 2
Annuitant 2
Blacksmith 2
Dust Collector 2
Miller 2
Needlewoman 2
Restaurateur 2
Tinman 2
Railway Plate Layer 2
General Domestic Servant 2

Knell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Knell 100% 3,864
2 Knill 80% 2,615
3 Null 60% 746
4 Knoll 80% 196
5 Kenell 83% 169
6 Knall 80% 144
7 Kneill 83% 129
8 Kneel 80% 114

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The surname Knell is the most popular version of all its varients

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