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Garlington Family History

Garlington Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Girlington Hall (North Yorkshire) or Girlington (Yorkshire).

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


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Where is the Garlington family from?

You can see how Garlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garlington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garlington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Garlington families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Garlington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Garlington families in 1891.
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What did your Garlington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garlington. 73% of Garlington 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
    73%
  • Cotton Weaver
    28%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Garlington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garlington 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Garlington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Garlington. For the veterans among your Garlington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garlington lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Garlington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Garlington in 1955 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garlington 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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