Origins of the Brecknall surname
About the Brecknalls
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Interesting facts about Brecknall
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Brecknall surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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What are the most common Brecknall first names?
William
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Brecknalls
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brecknalls in 1921
C Yarn Winder
1
Carpet Factory Hand Yarn Winder
1
Factory Hand Roving (Worsted Spinning Mill)
1
House Keeper Domestic
1
House Servant
1
Common male occupations for Brecknalls in 1921
Butcher
1
Carpet Weaver
1
Inn Keeper
1
Watch Maker
1
