Origins of the Harrington surname
About the Harringtons
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Interesting facts about Harrington
How common is your surname?
674th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Harrington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
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What are the most common Harrington first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Harringtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Harringtons in 1921
Dressmaker
228
Laundress
191
Domestic Servant
189
Charwoman
143
General Servant Domestic
136
Common male occupations for Harringtons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
373
General Labourer
312
Farm Labourer
172
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
138
Bricklayer
137
