Knighton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Knighton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Knighton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 70
Coal Miner 33
Agricultural Labourer 17
At Home 11
Frame Work Knitter 9
House Servant 8
Shoe Maker 8
Lace Maker 8
Servant 7
Dress Maker 6
General Servant 6
Farm Labourer 5
Lace Runner 5
Scholar National 5
Labourer 4
Glove Stitcher 4
Seamer 4
Lodger Labourer 4
Moulder 3
Receiving Parish Pay 3
Brick Maker 3
Pauper 3
Carpenter 3
Boot Closer 3
Employing At Home 2

Knighton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Knighton 100% 7,198
2 Kinghton 75% 656

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

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