Kightley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Kightley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Kightley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 14
Lace Maker 13
Independent 8
Shoe Maker 6
Female Servant 4
Wheelwright 3
Masoner 2
Brick & Tile Maker 2
Nail Maker 2
Cow Keeper 1
Beer Seller 1
Blacksmith 1
Errand Boy 1
Hairdresser 1
Journeyman Shoe Maker 1
Lodger 1
Mason 1
Mason Journeyman 1
Pauper Lace Maker 1
Pauper Mone 1
Porter 1
Shoe Binder 1
Shoemaker 1
Stone Mason 1
Tailor 1

Kightley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Keightley 89% 4,423
2 Kightley 100% 1,982
3 Kightly 88% 275
4 Keitley 63% 151
5 Keightly 75% 141

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The surname Kightley is the 2nd most popular variant of Keightley.

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