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Origins of the Brear surname

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We have a total number of 4789 records for people with the last name Brear.

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Where do most Brears live?

In 1921, most Brears lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Brears

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,490 records for the Brear surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.

Who were Brears most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Brears.

What are the most common Brear first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brears

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

Common Female occupations for Brears in 1921
Worsted Weaver

30

Worsted Spinner

23

Dressmaker

20

Living On Own Means

16

Laundress

15

Common Male occupations for Brears in 1921
Coal Miner

22

Farmer

21

Wool Comber

20

Joiner

18

Slater

14

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