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Origins of the Briars surname

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About the Briarses

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Where do most Briarses live?

In 1921, most Briarses lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Briarses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,590 records for the Briars surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Briarses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Briars first names?

  • William
  • Richard
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Briarses

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

Common Female occupations for Briarses in 1921
Cotton Weaver

11

Domestic Servant

10

General Servant Domestic

10

Lace Maker

10

Straw Plaiter

9

Common Male occupations for Briarses in 1921
Farm Labourer

20

Agricultural Labourer

19

General Labourer

16

Carman

7

Coal Miner

7

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