Origins of the Brightman surname
About the Brightmans
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Interesting facts about Brightman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Brightman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Brightman first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Brightmans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brightmans in 1921
Straw Plaiter
35
Dressmaker
33
Living On Own Means
23
Domestic Servant
22
Lace Maker
21
Common male occupations for Brightmans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
62
Farm Labourer
51
Farmer
26
General Labourer
26
Bricklayer
20
