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Origins of the Haughton surname

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About the Haughtons

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Where do most Haughtons live?

In 1921, most Haughtons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Haughtons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 16,600 records for the Haughton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1486.

Who were Haughtons most likely to marry?

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Haughton Or Houghtons

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What are the most common Haughton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Haughtons

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

Common Female occupations for Haughtons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

134

Dressmaker

62

Domestic Servant

41

Housekeeper

40

House Keeper

39

Common Male occupations for Haughtons in 1921
Coal Miner

134

Agricultural Labourer

62

Bricklayer

50

Vintner

45

Carter

42

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