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Origins of the Hignett surname

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We have a total number of 7215 records for people with the last name Hignett.

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Where do most Hignetts live?

In 1921, most Hignetts lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hignetts

How common is your surname?

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

We have 6,630 records for the Hignett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Hignetts most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hignett first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hignetts

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

Common Female occupations for Hignetts in 1921
Dressmaker

26

House Servant

24

Domestic Servant

23

General Servant Domestic

22

Laundress

19

Common Male occupations for Hignetts in 1921
General Labourer

42

Agricultural Labourer

34

Carter

32

Farmer

31

Gentleman

28

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