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 101
Agricultural Labourer 9
Farm Labourer 9
Farmer 7
General Labourer 7
Dress Maker 5
Farm Servant 5
General Servant Domestic 5
Domestic Servant 4
Boatman 4
Labourer 4
Tobacco Manufacturer 4
Warehouseman 4
General Servant 3
Living On Own Means 3
Carter 3
Machinist 3
Farmers Son 2
Gardener 2
Shoe Maker 2
Carrier 2
Book Keeper 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Draper Warehouse 2
Servant General Domestic 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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