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Origins of the Hoghton surname

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About the Hoghtons

We have a total number of 1340 records for people with the last name Hoghton.

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Where do most Hoghtons live?

In 1921, most Hoghtons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hoghtons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,180 records for the Hoghton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1641.

Who were Hoghtons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hoghton first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Alice

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Common jobs for Hoghtons

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

Common Female occupations for Hoghtons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

12

Dressmaker

6

Cotton Winder

5

House Servant

5

Private Means

5

Common Male occupations for Hoghtons in 1921
Weaver

17

Joiner

10

Yeoman

10

Farmer

6

Baronet

5

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