Origins of the Forrington surname
About the Forringtons
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Interesting facts about Forrington
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Forrington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
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What are the most common Forrington first names?
William
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Forringtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Forringtons in 1921
Housekeeper
3
Living On Own Means
3
Dressmaker
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Bargeman Wife
1
Common male occupations for Forringtons in 1921
Farmer
7
Wesleyan Minister
4
Butcher
3
Cotton Bleacher Operative
3
Farm Labourer
3
