Origins of the Aighton surname
About the Aightons
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Interesting facts about Aighton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Aighton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.
What are the most common Aighton first names?
John
Joseph
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Aightons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Aightons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
7
Silk Winder
4
House Keeper
2
House Servant
2
Weaver Cotton Loom
2
Common male occupations for Aightons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
7
Shop Works Labourer
2
Blacksmith
1
Brick Layer's Labourer
1
Brick Setter (Brick Works)
1
