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Origins of the Brash surname

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We have a total number of 6011 records for people with the last name Brash.

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Where do most Brashs live?

In 1921, most Brashs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Brashs

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,530 records for the Brash surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Brashs most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brash first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Brashs

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

Common Female occupations for Brashs in 1921
F S

28

Dressmaker

23

Housekeeper

18

Dress Maker

15

House Keeper

14

Common Male occupations for Brashs in 1921
Blacksmith

30

Clerk

20

Shoemaker

20

Tailor

20

Cooper

17

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