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Origins of the Highton surname

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Where do most Hightons live?

In 1921, most Hightons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hightons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 6,860 records for the Highton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1675.

Who were Hightons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Highton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hightons

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

Common Female occupations for Hightons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

45

Dressmaker

22

Charwoman

18

Cotton Spinner

15

Cotton Winder

15

Common Male occupations for Hightons in 1921
Coal Miner

63

Bricklayer

30

Agricultural Labourer

24

Carter

24

Coal Miner Hewer

20

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