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Origins of the Houfton surname

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We have a total number of 160 records for people with the last name Houfton.

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Where do most Houftons live?

In 1921, most Houftons lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Houftons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 134 records for the Houfton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Houftons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Houfton first names?

  • John Plowright
  • William
  • Annie
  • Charlotte

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Common jobs for Houftons

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

Common Female occupations for Houftons in 1921
Dressmaker

2

House Servant

2

Certified Monthly Nurse

1

Coal Miner Wife

1

Cook

1

Common Male occupations for Houftons in 1921
Mining Engineer

4

Architect

2

Coal Miner

2

Colliery Manager

2

Mechanical Engineer

2

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