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Origins of the Bravery surname

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About the Braverys

We have a total number of 1997 records for people with the last name Bravery.

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Where do most Braverys live?

In 1921, most Braverys lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Braverys

How common is your surname?

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We have 1,960 records for the Bravery surname. The oldest one dates back to 1742.

Who were Braverys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Braverys.

What are the most common Bravery first names?

  • William
  • Ted
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Braverys

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

Common Female occupations for Braverys in 1921
General Servant Domestic

8

Laundress

8

General Servant

7

Dress Maker

6

Cook Domestic

5

Common Male occupations for Braverys in 1921
General Labourer

26

Carman

19

Gardener

15

Farm Labourer

10

Agricultural Labourer

9

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