Origins of the Higate surname

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    In 1921, most Higates lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Higate

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    Who were Higates most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Higate first names?

    William

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    Elizabeth

    Ellen

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    Common jobs for Higates

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

    Commmon female occupations for Higates in 1921

    Lodging House Keeper

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    Domestic Servant

    1

    General Servant

    1

    House Keeper

    1

    Housekeeper

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Higates in 1921

    Milk Carrier

    3

    Ag Labourer

    2

    Gardener

    2

    Agr Lab

    1

    Bootmaker

    1

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