Origins of the Boughton surname
About the Boughtons
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Interesting facts about Boughton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Boughton surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Boughtons most likely to marry?
Bouton Or Boutton Or Boughton Or Buttons
Our tell us which families married Boughtons.
What are the most common Boughton first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Boughtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Boughtons in 1921
Dressmaker
72
Laundress
50
Living On Own Means
32
Domestic Servant
30
Private Means
24
Common male occupations for Boughtons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
81
Bricklayer
70
Carpenter
53
Butcher
49
Farmer
45
