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Origins of the Bretherick surname

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Where do most Brethericks live?

In 1921, most Brethericks lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Brethericks

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

We have 1,930 records for the Bretherick surname. The oldest one dates back to 1724.

Who were Brethericks most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bretherick first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brethericks

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

Common Female occupations for Brethericks in 1921
Dressmaker

8

Woollen Weaver

8

Worsted Weaver

8

Cloth Weaver

7

Dress Maker

6

Common Male occupations for Brethericks in 1921
Joiner

12

Blacksmith

10

Plasterer

7

Coal Miner

5

Groom Domestic

5

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