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Origins of the Millington surname

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Where do most Millingtons live?

In 1921, most Millingtons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Millingtons

How common is your surname?

967th most common surname in the UK

We have 48,100 records for the Millington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.

Who were Millingtons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Millington first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Millingtons

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

Common Female occupations for Millingtons in 1921
Dressmaker

176

General Servant Domestic

153

Domestic Servant

122

House Servant

95

General Servant

89

Common Male occupations for Millingtons in 1921
Coal Miner

419

General Labourer

190

Agricultural Labourer

163

Farmer

149

Coal Miner Hewer

129

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