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Origins of the Braine surname

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We have a total number of 4895 records for people with the last name Braine.

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Where do most Braines live?

In 1921, most Braines lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Braines

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,160 records for the Braine surname. The oldest one dates back to 1541.

Who were Braines most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Braines.

What are the most common Braine first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Braines

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

Common Female occupations for Braines in 1921
Dressmaker

20

Living On Own Means

15

Widow

15

Laundress

11

Domestic Servant

10

Common Male occupations for Braines in 1921
Clerk

16

Yeoman

16

Carman

15

Coal Miner

15

Carpenter

14

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