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Origins of the Huggan surname

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About the Huggans

We have a total number of 2555 records for people with the last name Huggan.

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Where do most Huggans live?

In 1921, most Huggans lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Huggans

How common is your surname?

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We have 2,080 records for the Huggan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1847.

Who were Huggans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Huggan first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Huggans

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

Common Female occupations for Huggans in 1921
Dressmaker

15

House Keeper

8

Housekeeper

8

Domestic Servant

7

House Servant

7

Common Male occupations for Huggans in 1921
Joiner

23

Carpenter

15

Moulder

8

Agricultural Labourer

7

Woollen H L W J

7

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