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Boughton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of numerous places so named. Those in Cambridgeshire (formerly Huntingdonshire), Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, and Nottinghamshire are named from Old English bucc ‘goat’ or the Old English byname Bucca with the same meaning (see Buck).

In these regions, the name reflects a connection to the land, indicating an enclosure or settlement associated with goats.

Additionally, those in Cheshire and Kent are named with Old English bōc ‘beech’ + tūn, suggesting a different type of habitat, one linked to beech trees.

These place names illustrate the historical significance of the landscape and its influence on local identity.

Overall, the variations in naming highlight the rich linguistic and cultural heritage embedded within the regions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Boughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boughton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boughton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Boughton families living in Manitoba. This was about 25% of all the recorded Boughton's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Boughton families in 1911.
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What did your Boughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boughton. 54% of Boughton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boughton women worked as a Finisher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Packer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Finisher
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Boughton. For the veterans among your Boughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boughton lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Boughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Boughton in 1944 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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