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Origins of the Brigland surname

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About the Briglands

We have a total number of 352 records for people with the last name Brigland.

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Where do most Briglands live?

In 1921, most Briglands lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Briglands

How common is your surname?

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

We have 326 records for the Brigland surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Briglands most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Briglands.

What are the most common Brigland first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Brigland family members

Common jobs for Briglands

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

Common Female occupations for Briglands in 1921
Laundress

4

House Servant

2

Tailoress

2

At Home

1

Charwoman Laundress

1

Common Male occupations for Briglands in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

5

Boot Maker

4

Fisherman

3

Agricul Labr

2

Errand Boy

2

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