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Farington Family History

Farington Surname Meaning

see Farrington.

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


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Where is the Farington family from?

You can see how Farington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Farington families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Farington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farington families in 1891.
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What did your Farington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farington. 100% of Farington 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
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 313 immigration records available for the last name Farington. 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 400 military records available for the last name Farington. For the veterans among your Farington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farington lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Farington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Farington in 1962 was 67, and 70 in 2001.

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