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Erington Family History

Erington Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Edrington, Edington, Errington, Herington, Derington, Arington

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Where is the Erington family from?

You can see how Erington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Erington family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Erington's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Erington families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Erington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erington. 40% of Erington men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%

What Erington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Erington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erington 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Erington. 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 62 military records available for the last name Erington. For the veterans among your Erington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erington lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Erington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Erington in 1972 was 93, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erington ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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