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Origins of the Brearley surname

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Where do most Brearleys live?

In 1921, most Brearleys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Brearleys

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We have 19,300 records for the Brearley surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Brearleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brearley first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Brearleys

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

Common Female occupations for Brearleys in 1921
Dressmaker

78

Worsted Weaver

72

Woollen Weaver

70

Cotton Weaver

68

Worsted Spinner

58

Common Male occupations for Brearleys in 1921
Coal Miner

93

Stone Mason

62

Farmer

51

Joiner

47

Woollen Weaver

37

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