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Origins of the Braines surname

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About the Braineses

We have a total number of 1634 records for people with the last name Braines.

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Where do most Braineses live?

In 1921, most Braineses lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Braineses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,560 records for the Braines surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.

Who were Braineses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Braineses.

What are the most common Braines first names?

  • William
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Braines family members

Common jobs for Braineses

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

Common Female occupations for Braineses in 1921
Laundress

8

Shoe Closer

7

Domestic Servant

5

Charwoman

4

Shoe Binder

4

Common Male occupations for Braineses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

23

Shoe Finisher

15

Shoemaker

10

General Labourer

9

Farm Labourer

8

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