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Elrington Family History

Elrington Surname Meaning

from Elrington in Haydon (Northumb).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elrington family from?

You can see how Elrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elrington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Elrington families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Elrington families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elrington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Elrington families in 1891.
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What did your Elrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elrington. 87% of Elrington 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
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elrington 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Elrington. 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 101 military records available for the last name Elrington. For the veterans among your Elrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elrington lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Elrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Elrington in 1981 was 84, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elrington 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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