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Origins of the Highdale surname

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About the Highdales

We have a total number of 184 records for people with the last name Highdale.

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Where do most Highdales live?

In 1921, most Highdales lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Highdales

How common is your surname?

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

We have 118 records for the Highdale surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Highdales most likely to marry?

Charterses

&

Gilliands

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What are the most common Highdale first names?

  • George
  • Carlton
  • Martha
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Highdales

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

Common Female occupations for Highdales in 1921
No Occupation

2

Sailmaker Wife

2

Charwoman

1

Cotton Dealer

1

Cotton Piecer

1

Common Male occupations for Highdales in 1921
Sailmaker

6

Sail Maker

5

General Labourer

3

Compositor

2

Apprentice Painter

1

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