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Origins of the Brierly surname

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Where do most Brierlys live?

In 1921, most Brierlys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Brierlys

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We have 5,200 records for the Brierly surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Brierlys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brierly first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brierlys

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

Common Female occupations for Brierlys in 1921
Cotton Weaver

55

House Keeper

19

Dressmaker

17

Weaver Cotton

17

Cotton Winder

16

Common Male occupations for Brierlys in 1921
Cotton Weaver

25

Coal Miner

21

Farmer

21

Cotton Spinner

18

General Labourer

17

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