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Origins of the Higgett surname

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About the Higgetts

We have a total number of 806 records for people with the last name Higgett.

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Where do most Higgetts live?

In 1921, most Higgetts lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Higgetts

How common is your surname?

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

We have 746 records for the Higgett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1897.

Who were Higgetts most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Higgetts.

What are the most common Higgett first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Higgetts

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

Common Female occupations for Higgetts in 1921
General Servant

5

House Servant

4

Charwoman

3

General Servant Domestic

3

Lace Worker

3

Common Male occupations for Higgetts in 1921
Coal Miner

7

Tailor

7

Agricultural Labourer

5

Clerk

5

Bricklayer

4

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