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Origins of the Bignall surname

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Where do most Bignalls live?

In 1921, most Bignalls lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Bignalls

How common is your surname?

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We have 4,130 records for the Bignall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Bignalls most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bignall first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bignalls

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

Common Female occupations for Bignalls in 1921
Dressmaker

23

General Servant Domestic

18

General Servant

14

Domestic Servant

12

F S

12

Common Male occupations for Bignalls in 1921
Lace Maker

33

Agricultural Labourer

29

General Labourer

28

Carpenter

18

Plumber

14

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