Origins of the Brignell surname
About the Brignells
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Interesting facts about Brignell
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What are the most common Brignell first names?
William
George
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Brignells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brignells in 1921
Domestic Servant
11
Dressmaker
9
Laundress
6
None
5
At Home
4
Common male occupations for Brignells in 1921
Bricklayer
18
Agricultural Labourer
16
Carman
8
Plumber
6
Boiler Maker
5
