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Origins of the Haight surname

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About the Haights

We have a total number of 2576 records for people with the last name Haight.

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Where do most Haights live?

In 1921, most Haights lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Haights

How common is your surname?

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

We have 376 records for the Haight surname. The oldest one dates back to 1916.

Who were Haights most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Haights.

What are the most common Haight first names?

  • William
  • Charles
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Haight family members

Common jobs for Haights

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

Common Female occupations for Haights in 1921
House Keeper

5

House Servant

3

Laundress

3

Labourers Wife

2

Unskilled Miscellaneous Occupations

2

Common Male occupations for Haights in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

13

Agricultural Labourer

9

Farm Hands

8

General Farmers

8

Tinsmiths

7

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