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Origins of the Brightwell surname

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About the Brightwells

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Where do most Brightwells live?

In 1921, most Brightwells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Brightwells

How common is your surname?

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

We have 6,480 records for the Brightwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1545.

Who were Brightwells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brightwell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brightwells

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

Common Female occupations for Brightwells in 1921
Dressmaker

21

General Servant Domestic

17

Laundress

15

Domestic Servant

14

Servant

13

Common Male occupations for Brightwells in 1921
Carpenter

50

Agricultural Labourer

27

Bricklayer

26

Farm Labourer

22

Shoemaker

22

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