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Origins of the Brake surname

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We have a total number of 9023 records for people with the last name Brake.

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Where do most Brakes live?

In 1921, most Brakes lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Brakes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 7,790 records for the Brake surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.

Who were Brakes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brake first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brakes

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

Common Female occupations for Brakes in 1921
Dressmaker

51

Glover

51

General Servant Domestic

29

Laundress

29

Living On Own Means

22

Common Male occupations for Brakes in 1921
Farmer

55

Carpenter

38

Agricultural Labourer

33

Coal Miner

30

Baker

25

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