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Origins of the Bretherton surname

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Where do most Brethertons live?

In 1921, most Brethertons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Brethertons

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

We have 7,920 records for the Bretherton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1609.

Who were Brethertons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bretherton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Brethertons

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

Common Female occupations for Brethertons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

103

Weaver

31

Living On Own Means

29

Farmers Wife

28

Dressmaker

24

Common Male occupations for Brethertons in 1921
Farmer

108

Cotton Weaver

48

Farmers Son

38

Joiner

30

Yeoman

28

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