Slight Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Slight Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Slight family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 34
Female Servant 19
Farmer 8
Independent 6
Male Servant 6
Labourer 5
Weaver 5
Independant 4
Dress Maker 3
Servant 3
Tailor 3
Apprentice 2
Gardener 2
Ag Labourer 2
Pauper 2
Pensioner 2
Cordwainer 2
Gardener Apprentice 2
Joiner Journeyman 2
Wool Piecer 2
Dealer 1
Fruiterer 1
Laborer 1
Surgeon 1
Mariner Of The Gospel 1

Slight Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Slight 100% 4,544
2 Sleight 86% 3,547

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

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