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Origins of the Brennan surname

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About the Brennans

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Where do most Brennans live?

In 1921, most Brennans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Brennans

How common is your surname?

767th most common surname in the UK

We have 32,600 records for the Brennan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Brennans most likely to marry?

Kellys

&

Murphys

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Brennans.

What are the most common Brennan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Brennans

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

Common Female occupations for Brennans in 1921
Cotton Weaver

96

Dressmaker

95

Laundress

82

Domestic Servant

78

Charwoman

71

Common Male occupations for Brennans in 1921
General Labourer

220

Dock Labourer

150

Coal Miner

149

Coal Miner Hewer

113

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

96

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