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Hogton Family History

Hogton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holton, Hogston, Horton, Hooton, Hopton, Hoston, Howton, Hilton

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Where is the Hogton family from?

You can see how Hogton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Hogton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hogton family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hogton's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hogton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hogton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hogton. 100% of Hogton 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
    100%

What Hogton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Hogton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogton 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Hogton. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hogton. For the veterans among your Hogton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogton lifespan?

Average Hogton life expectancy in 1974 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogton 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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