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Origins of the Breckon surname

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Where do most Breckons live?

In 1921, most Breckons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Breckons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,930 records for the Breckon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Breckons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Breckon first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Hannah

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Common jobs for Breckons

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

Common Female occupations for Breckons in 1921
House Servant

11

Farmers Daughter

10

Laundress

10

Dressmaker

9

Charwoman

8

Common Male occupations for Breckons in 1921
Tailor

15

Farmer

13

General Labourer

13

Farmers Son

11

Jet Worker

9

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