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Origins of the Brobbey surname

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About the Brobbeys

We have a total number of 6 records for people with the last name Brobbey.

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Where do most Brobbeys live?

In 1921, most Brobbeys lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Brobbeys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 6 records for the Brobbey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1998.

Who were Brobbeys most likely to marry?

Ankomahs

&

Edwardses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Brobbeys.

What are the most common Brobbey first names?

  • Michael
  • George
  • Beatrice
  • Amanda

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Common jobs for Brobbeys

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

Common Female occupations for Brobbeys in 1921
Infant

1

Tobacconists Assistant

1

Common Male occupations for Brobbeys in 1921
Fisherman

1

Watchmaker

1

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