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Origins of the Brobyn surname

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We have a total number of 676 records for people with the last name Brobyn.

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Where do most Brobyns live?

In 1921, most Brobyns lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Brobyns

How common is your surname?

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

We have 610 records for the Brobyn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.

Who were Brobyns most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brobyn first names?

  • Henry
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Brobyns

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

Common Female occupations for Brobyns in 1921
General Servant Domestic

3

House Servant

3

Domestic Servant

2

Dressmaker

2

House Keeper Dom

2

Common Male occupations for Brobyns in 1921
Coal Miner

16

Gardener

6

Gardner

6

Collier In Pit

5

General Labourer

5

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