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Origins of the Bignell surname

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Where do most Bignells live?

In 1921, most Bignells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bignells

How common is your surname?

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We have 14,100 records for the Bignell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Bignells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bignell first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Bignells

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

Common Female occupations for Bignells in 1921
Dressmaker

57

Laundress

55

General Servant Domestic

48

Domestic Servant

39

Lace Maker

33

Common Male occupations for Bignells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

101

Farm Labourer

90

General Labourer

85

Carpenter

53

Bricklayer

47

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