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Origins of the Hampton surname

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About the Hamptons

We have a total number of 55674 records for people with the last name Hampton.

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Where do most Hamptons live?

In 1921, most Hamptons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hamptons

How common is your surname?

981st most common surname in the UK

We have 46,500 records for the Hampton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1220.

Who were Hamptons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hamptons.

What are the most common Hampton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hampton family members

Common jobs for Hamptons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hamptons in 1921
Dressmaker

219

Laundress

148

Domestic Servant

109

House Servant

104

General Servant

100

Common Male occupations for Hamptons in 1921
Coal Miner

176

Farm Hands

175

Agricultural Labourer

143

General Labourer

141

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

125

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