Origins of the Hutchinson surname
What does the name Hutchinson mean?
The Hutchinson surname is English. It is believed to be patronymic, and given to those who are the son or in the line of someone with the given name of 'Hugh', and the diminutives of that name 'Huchon' or 'Huchin'. It begins to appear in records as early as the 1200s, and is now well established across the country.
Alternative variations of the name Hutchinson
Hutchinson, Hutchinsone, Hutchinsun, Hutkinson, Hotchkinson
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Interesting facts about Hutchinson
How common is your surname?
212th most common surname in the UK
Who were Hutchinsons most likely to marry?
What are the most common Hutchinson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Common jobs for Hutchinsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hutchinsons in 1921
Dressmaker
724
Cotton Weaver
392
Living On Own Means
369
Domestic Servant
368
General Servant Domestic
320
Common male occupations for Hutchinsons in 1921
Coal Miner
1,230
Farmer
669
Coal Miner Hewer
500
General Labourer
490
Joiner
488
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