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Origins of the Beighton surname

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About the Beightons

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Where do most Beightons live?

In 1921, most Beightons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Beightons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,220 records for the Beighton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1384.

Who were Beightons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Beighton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Beightons

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

Common Female occupations for Beightons in 1921
Dressmaker

14

Cutler

12

Domestic Servant

10

Dress Maker

8

Lace Mender

8

Common Male occupations for Beightons in 1921
Iron Moulder

38

Cutler

34

Coal Miner

33

Coal Miner Hewer

20

Spring Knife Cutler

19

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