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Origins of the Brindley surname

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About the Brindleys

We have a total number of 26501 records for people with the last name Brindley.

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Where do most Brindleys live?

In 1921, most Brindleys lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Brindleys

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We have 24,300 records for the Brindley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Brindleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brindley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brindleys

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

Common Female occupations for Brindleys in 1921
General Servant Domestic

75

Domestic Servant

62

Dressmaker

62

Laundress

49

House Servant

43

Common Male occupations for Brindleys in 1921
Coal Miner

189

General Labourer

100

Farmer

95

Coal Miner Hewer

72

Potter

46

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