Hignell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hignell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hignell family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 25
Gardener 4
Wife 3
Agricultural Labourer 3
Servant 3
Shoe Maker 3
Seamstress 3
House Keeper 2
Laundress 2
Licenced Victualler 2
Cattle Dealer 2
Groom 2
House Servant 2
Cook 2
Painter 2
Apprentice Dress Maker 1
Cattle Dealer's Wife 1
Dealer's Wife 1
Farmer Of 40 Acres Employing 1 Man 1
Farmer Of 40 Acres Employing 2 Labourer 1
Farmer Son 1
Farmers Son 1
Inn Keeper 1
Inn Keeper's Wife 1
Plumber & Glazier 1

Hignell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hignell 100% 1,629
2 Hignall 86% 123

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

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