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Carlington Family History

Carlington Name 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: Carrington, Darlington, Arlington, Garlington, Harrington, Allington

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Where is the Carlington family from?

You can see how Carlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carlington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Carlington families living in Arkansas. This was about 44% of all the recorded Carlington's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Carlington families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carlington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carlington. 28% of Carlington men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Carlington women worked as a House Work. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Helper
    19%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Car Washer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carlington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlington 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carlington. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Carlington. For the veterans among your Carlington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlington lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Carlington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Carlington in 1971 was 76, and 74 in 2001.

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