Origins of the Brathwaite surname
About the Brathwaites
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Interesting facts about Brathwaite
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Brathwaite surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
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What are the most common Brathwaite first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Brathwaites
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brathwaites in 1921
Spinster
10
Widow
6
Cotton Weaver
4
House Keeper
4
House Servant
4
Common male occupations for Brathwaites in 1921
Upholder
15
Yeoman
14
Vintner
13
Blacksmith
8
Tyler
8
