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Farringdon Family History

Farringdon Surname Meaning

see Farndon.

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


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Where is the Farringdon family from?

You can see how Farringdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farringdon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Farringdon families living in Essex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Farringdon's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Farringdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farringdon 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 Farringdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farringdon. 50% of Farringdon men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Farringdon 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Milk Roundsman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farringdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farringdon 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Farringdon. 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 37 military records available for the last name Farringdon. For the veterans among your Farringdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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