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 215
Coal Miner 51
Agricultural Labourer 25
Domestic Servant 15
Dress Maker 13
Shoe Maker 12
Boot Maker 8
Annuitant 7
Grocer 7
General Labourer 6
Carpenter 5
Shoe Rivetter 5
Agricultural Laborer 5
Shoe Closer 5
Engine Driver 4
Errand Boy 4
None 4
Butcher 4
Boot Closer 4
Black Smith 3
Labourer 3
Laundress 3
Nurse 3
General Servant 3
Seamstress 3

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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