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
Scholar 263
Cotton Weaver 124
Coal Miner 71
Dress Maker 15
General Labourer 13
Cotton Spinner 11
Cotton Winder 10
Grocer 10
House Keeper 10
Farmer 9
Blacksmith 9
Living On Her Own Means 8
Cotton Operative 8
Living On Own Means 7
Carter 6
Iron Turner 5
Laundress 5
Domestic Servant 5
Farm Labourer 4
General Servant Domestic 4
Book Keeper 4
Cotton Piecer 4
Joiner 4
Machine Fitter 4
Shop Assistant 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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