Higson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Higson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Higson family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 128
Living On Own Means 26
Coal Miner Hewer 20
Cotton C Weaver 20
Dress Maker 18
Coal Hewer 17
Cotton Winder 17
Scholar 16
Collier 14
General Labourer 13
Cotton Spinner 12
Farmer 8
Blacksmith 7
General Servant Domestic 6
Cotton Card Room Hand 6
House Painter 6
Housemaid Domestic 5
Solicitor 5
Charwoman 5
Clogger 5
Cotton Piecer 5
Iron Turner 5
Iron Turner Fitter 5
Railway Engine Driver 5
Insurance Agent 4

Higson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Higson 100% 12,691
2 Hogson 83% 822
3 Hugson 83% 150
4 Hegson 83% 107

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The surname Higson is the most popular version of all its varients

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