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Farmington Family History

Farmington Name 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: Farrington, Warmington, Armington, Harrington, Warrington, Barrington

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Where is the Farmington family from?

You can see how Farmington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farmington family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farmington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Farmington family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farmington's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Farmington families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farmington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farmington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farmington. 100% of Farmington 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 976 census records available for the last name Farmington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farmington 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Farmington. 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 94 military records available for the last name Farmington. For the veterans among your Farmington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farmington lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Farmington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Farmington in 1966 was 54, and 60 in 1988.

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