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Hughton Family History

Hughton Name 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: Houghton, Haughton, Oughton, Hughston, Hughson, Roughton, Laughton

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Where is the Hughton family from?

You can see how Hughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hughton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hughton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Hughton families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hughton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hughton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hughton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hughton. 46% of Hughton men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hughton women worked as a Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hughton 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Hughton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 136 military records available for the last name Hughton. For the veterans among your Hughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hughton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Hughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hughton in 1971 was 48, and 76 in 2000.

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