Origins of the Brakwell surname
About the Brakwells
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Interesting facts about Brakwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Brakwells most likely to marry?
What are the most common Brakwell first names?
William
Joseph
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Brakwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Brakwells in 1921
House Servant
3
House Keeper
1
Labourer Wife
1
Nurse
1
Scullerymaid
1
Commmon male occupations for Brakwells in 1921
Apprentice Brass Moulder
1
Apprentice Driller
1
Apprentice Turner
1
Coal Hewer Miner Below Ground
1
Coal Miner Hewer Below Ground
1
