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Farnington Family History

Farnington Surname Meaning

see Fairnington.

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


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Where is the Farnington family from?

You can see how Farnington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnington family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Farnington families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Farnington families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farnington's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Farnington families in 1841.
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What did your Farnington ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 247 census records available for the last name Farnington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnington 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Farnington. 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 22 military records available for the last name Farnington. For the veterans among your Farnington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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