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Origins of the Hougham surname

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About the Houghams

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Where do most Houghams live?

In 1921, most Houghams lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Houghams

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,780 records for the Hougham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Houghams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hougham first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Houghams

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

Common Female occupations for Houghams in 1921
General Servant Domestic

13

General Servant

10

Domestic Servant

8

Dressmaker

8

House Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Houghams in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

21

Currier

21

General Labourer

10

Farm Labourer

8

Gas Fitter

8

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