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Origins of the Bristlin surname

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About the Bristlins

We have a total number of 82 records for people with the last name Bristlin.

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Where do most Bristlins live?

In 1921, most Bristlins lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Bristlins

How common is your surname?

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

We have 54 records for the Bristlin surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bristlins most likely to marry?

Reichleins

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Browns

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bristlins.

What are the most common Bristlin first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Sarah
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Bristlins

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

Common Female occupations for Bristlins in 1921
Charwoman

1

Factory Worker

1

Hawker

1

None

1

Pedler

1

Common Male occupations for Bristlins in 1921
Brass Caster

3

Bricklayers Lab

1

Bricklayers Labourer

1

Cycle Machinist

1

Fish Porter

1

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