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Origins of the Boughton surname

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About the Boughtons

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Where do most Boughtons live?

In 1921, most Boughtons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Boughtons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 13,200 records for the Boughton surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Boughtons most likely to marry?

Smiths

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Bouton Or Boutton Or Boughton Or Buttons

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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

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