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Origins of the Brenson surname

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About the Brensons

We have a total number of 344 records for people with the last name Brenson.

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Where do most Brensons live?

In 1921, most Brensons lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Brensons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 268 records for the Brenson surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Brensons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brenson first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brensons

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

Common Female occupations for Brensons in 1921
Laundress

4

Charwoman

2

Cook

2

Cork Cutters

2

Domestic Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Brensons in 1921
Cordwainer

4

Agricultural Labourer

3

Carman

3

General Dealer

3

Van Guard

3

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