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Origins of the Higginbotton surname

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About the Higginbottons

We have a total number of 337 records for people with the last name Higginbotton.

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Where do most Higginbottons live?

In 1921, most Higginbottons lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Higginbottons

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

We have 285 records for the Higginbotton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Higginbottons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Higginbotton first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Higginbottons

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

Common Female occupations for Higginbottons in 1921
Cotton Operative

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Housekeeper

3

Farmer

2

General Servant Domestic

2

Housemaid Domestic

2

Common Male occupations for Higginbottons in 1921
Farmer

3

Iron Turner

3

Black Smith

2

Machine Maker

2

Army Pensioner

1

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