Origins of the Heighley surname
About the Heighleys
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Interesting facts about Heighley
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John
William
Mary
Ann
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Common jobs for Heighleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Heighleys in 1921
Worsted Spinner
5
Blanket Weaver
4
Dressmaker
4
Living On Own Means
4
Power Loom Weaver Worsted
4
Commmon male occupations for Heighleys in 1921
Carpet Weaver
10
Weaver
7
Blacksmith
3
General Labourer
3
Grinder And Glazier
3
