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 107
Coal Miner 31
Agricultural Labourer 26
Shoe Maker 16
Labourer 15
Dress Maker 7
Lace Maker 7
House Servant 6
House Maid 5
Servant 5
House Keeper 4
Errand Boy 4
Shoe Closer 4
Domestic Servant 3
Joiner 3
Governess 3
Laundress 3
Milliner 3
Cook 3
Coal Miners Wife 3
Factory Hand Cotton 3
Frame Work Knitter 3
General Servant 3
Lace Mender 3
Woollen Weaver 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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