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Origins of the Briske surname

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About the Briskes

We have a total number of 118 records for people with the last name Briske.

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Where do most Briskes live?

In 1921, most Briskes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Briskes

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

We have 53 records for the Briske surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Briskes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Briskes.

What are the most common Briske first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Anna

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Common jobs for Briskes

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

Common Female occupations for Briskes in 1921
General Servant

1

Lodging House Keeper

1

Milliner Assistant

1

Unskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

1

Common Male occupations for Briskes in 1921
Attendants

1

Bookmakers Clerk

1

Cordwainer

1

Ex Police Constable Now Beer Retailer

1

Farm Hands

1

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