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Padington Family History

Padington Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ludington, Waddington, Addington, Babington, Partington, Edington

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Where is the Padington family from?

You can see how Padington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Padington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Padington families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Padington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Padington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Padington ancestors do for a living?

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

What Padington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Padington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padington 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Padington. 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 50 military records available for the last name Padington. For the veterans among your Padington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padington lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Padington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Padington in 1973 was 64, and 92 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Padington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padington 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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