Origins of the Carington surname

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    In 1921, most Caringtons lived in london

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    150 Carington Travel & migration records
    760 Caringtons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Carington

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    Who were Caringtons most likely to marry?

    Carrington Or Carington Or Carrintons

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    What are the most common Carington first names?

    John

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    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Caringtons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Caringtons in 1921

    House Servant

    8

    Servant

    7

    Dressmaker

    4

    Living On Her Own Means

    4

    Annuitant

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Caringtons in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    9

    Power Loom Weaver

    5

    At Home

    4

    Not Employed

    4

    Baker

    3

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