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 17
Woollen Weaver 7
Weaver Worsted 5
Cotton Weaver 4
Coal Miner 4
Bobbin Turner 2
Plumber 2
Mill Hand 2
Widow Of A Carpet Weaver 1
Private Granadior Guards 1
Painter 1
Shoe Maker Lodger 1
Clerk 1
Milliner 1
Annuitant 1
Butcher's Boy 1
Carpet Weaver 1
Cloth Weaver 1
Domestic 1
Domestic Servant 1
Dyer Woollen Mill 1
Kitchen Maid Domestic Serv 1
Lodging House Keeper 1
Milliner & Dress Maker 1
Nurse Girl 1

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