Origins of the Weigham surname

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    In 1921, most Weighams lived in west-midlands

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    16 Weigham Travel & migration records
    110 Weighams found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Weigham

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    Common jobs for Weighams

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

    Commmon female occupations for Weighams in 1921

    Ribbon Weaver

    2

    Silk Winder

    2

    Blacksmiths Wife

    1

    China Dealer

    1

    Coal Miners Widow

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Weighams in 1921

    Coal Miner

    3

    Tailor

    2

    Woolen Printer

    2

    Blacksmith

    1

    Box Fitter

    1

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