Hignett Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hignett Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hignett family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 69
Agricultural Labourer 15
Wife Of Above 8
House Servant 7
Shoe Maker 6
Blacksmith 5
Dress Maker 5
House Keeper 5
Labourer 5
Carter 4
Dock Labourer 4
General Servant 4
Fund Holder 3
Daughter Of Above 3
Servant 3
Commercial Clerk 2
Domestic Servant 2
Farm Servant 2
Farmer Daughter 2
Gardener 2
Grocer 2
House Maid 2
Merchant 2
No Occupation 2
Independent 2

Hignett Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hignett 100% 4,262
2 Hignet 86% 149

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The surname Hignett is the most popular version of all its varients

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