Knowler History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Knowler finds its origins with the ancient Anglo-Saxons of England. It was given to one who worked as a person who held the responsibility of sounding a bell. The surname originally derived from the Old English word Kneller which referred to a Knoller or the toller of the bell. Occupational names that were derived from the common trades of the medieval era transcended European cultural and linguistic boundaries. Occupational names have remained fairly common in the modern period. This is attested to by the continuing appearance of occupational suffixes at the end of many English surnames. Some of these suffixes include: herd, monger, maker, hewer, smith, and wright. Early Origins of the Knowler familyThe surname Knowler was first found in Kent, where they held a family seat from early times. Early History of the Knowler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Knowler research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1616, 1618, 1691, 1699, 1743 and 1773 are included under the topic Early Knowler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Knowler Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Knowler has been recorded under many different variations, including Knowler, Knoller, Knollman Knowleman and others. Early Notables of the Knowler familyDistinguished members of the family include
For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Knowler or a variant listed above: Knowler Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Knowler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Knowler Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Knowler Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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