Heighley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Heighley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Heighley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 11
At Home 6
Steam Loom Weaver 3
Wool Comber 3
Carpet Weaver 2
House Servant 2
Winder In A Carpet Factory 2
Solicitor Clerk 2
Half Time Factory Girl Worsted 2
House Keeper 2
Power Loom Weaver Worsted 2
Cotton Weaver 1
Laundress 1
Thorstle Spinner Cotton 1
Woolen Flock Dealer 1
Mariner's Wife 1
Rope Makers Labourer 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Blanket Weaver 1
Blanket Wipper 1
Bobbin Winder 1
Butcher 1
Chemist 1
Formerly Weaver 1
Fund Holder 1

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