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Origins of the Berrington surname

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About the Berringtons

We have a total number of 5972 records for people with the last name Berrington.

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Where do most Berringtons live?

In 1921, most Berringtons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Berringtons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,510 records for the Berrington surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Berringtons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Berrington first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Berringtons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Berringtons in 1921
Dressmaker

36

General Servant Domestic

18

Lace Maker

17

Domestic Servant

14

Living On Own Means

13

Common Male occupations for Berringtons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

31

Farm Labourer

24

Farmer

24

Wheelwright

24

Coal Miner

22

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