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Northington Name Meaning

English (Cheshire): habitational name from Northenden Cheshire. The placename derives from Old English north ‘north northern’ + worthign ‘enclosure’. English: variant of Norrington .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Norrington, Worthington, Corrington, Boyington, Redington, Airington

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Where is the Northington family from?

You can see how Northington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Northington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Northington families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Northington's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Northington families in 1911.
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What did your Northington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Northington. 30% of Northington men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Northington women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Northington were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Northington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northington census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 464 immigration records available for the last name Northington. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Northington. For the veterans among your Northington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northington lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Northington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Northington in 1953 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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