Origins of the Burrington surname

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    In 1921, most Burringtons lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Burringtons

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    Commmon female occupations for Burringtons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    11

    Annuitant

    6

    Dress Maker

    6

    Milliner

    5

    Farmer's Wife

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Burringtons in 1921

    Farmer

    9

    Gentleman

    7

    Tailor

    7

    Clerk

    6

    Cabinet Maker

    5

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