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Arington Family History

Arington Surname Meaning

English: variant of Arrington.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arington family from?

You can see how Arington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Arington families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Arington's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Arington families in 1891.
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What did your Arington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arington. 100% of Arington 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Arington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arington 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Arington. 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 786 military records available for the last name Arington. For the veterans among your Arington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arington lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Arington in 1963 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arington 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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