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Origins of the Briscombe surname

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About the Briscombes

We have a total number of 522 records for people with the last name Briscombe.

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Where do most Briscombes live?

In 1921, most Briscombes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Briscombes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 476 records for the Briscombe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Briscombes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Briscombes.

What are the most common Briscombe first names?

  • William
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Briscombes

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

Common Female occupations for Briscombes in 1921
General Servant Domestic

3

Dressmaker

2

Fish Hawker

2

House Servant

2

Private Means

2

Common Male occupations for Briscombes in 1921
Tailor

7

Cabinet Maker

6

Sawyer

4

Brass Turner

2

Chairmaker

2

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