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Origins of the Brockington surname

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About the Brockingtons

We have a total number of 2446 records for people with the last name Brockington.

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Where do most Brockingtons live?

In 1921, most Brockingtons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Brockingtons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,950 records for the Brockington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Brockingtons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brockington first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Brockingtons

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

Common Female occupations for Brockingtons in 1921
Dressmaker

11

Tailoress

8

Laundress

7

Domestic Servant

4

Lacquerer

4

Common Male occupations for Brockingtons in 1921
Tailor

17

Jeweller

13

Steward

13

Coachman

8

Errand Boy

6

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