Origins of the Kightley surname
About the Kightleys
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Interesting facts about Kightley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Kightley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Kightleys most likely to marry?
Carstarphens
Our tell us which families married Kightleys.
What are the most common Kightley first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Kightleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kightleys in 1921
Lacemaker
22
Domestic Servant
10
General Servant Domestic
10
Lace Maker
10
Shoe Machinist
7
Common male occupations for Kightleys in 1921
Shoe Maker
25
Carpenter
15
Shoemaker
14
Bricklayer
13
Agricultural Labourer
10
