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Origins of the Bransfield surname

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About the Bransfields

We have a total number of 1040 records for people with the last name Bransfield.

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Where do most Bransfields live?

In 1921, most Bransfields lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Bransfields

How common is your surname?

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

We have 312 records for the Bransfield surname. The oldest one dates back to 1924.

Who were Bransfields most likely to marry?

Bronsfield Or Bransfield Or Brooch Or Broatch Or Brookses

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Sullivans

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What are the most common Bransfield first names?

  • John
  • Michael
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for Bransfields

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

Common Female occupations for Bransfields in 1921
Charwoman

3

Cook Domestic

2

Grand Dau

2

House Servant

2

Living On Own Means

2

Common Male occupations for Bransfields in 1921
Able Seaman

4

Factory Works

2

Postman London

2

Sailor

2

Semiskilled Occupations In Mechanical Treatment Of Metals (Rolling

2

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