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Hoghton Family History

Hoghton Surname Meaning

see Houghton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hoghton family from?

You can see how Hoghton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoghton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoghton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Hoghton families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Hoghton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoghton families in 1891.
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What did your Hoghton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoghton. 67% of Hoghton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    23%
  • Nil
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoghton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoghton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 300 immigration records available for the last name Hoghton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 177 military records available for the last name Hoghton. For the veterans among your Hoghton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoghton lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Hoghton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hoghton in 1988 was 75, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoghton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoghton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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