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Origins of the Branston surname

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About the Branstons

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Where do most Branstons live?

In 1921, most Branstons lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Branstons

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We have 5,290 records for the Branston surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Branstons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Branston first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Branstons

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

Common Female occupations for Branstons in 1921
House Servant

18

Laundress

18

Domestic Servant

13

Dressmaker

13

General Servant

12

Common Male occupations for Branstons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

30

Farmer

20

Farm Labourer

17

General Labourer

16

Bricklayer

15

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