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Origins of the Brockwell surname

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About the Brockwells

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Where do most Brockwells live?

In 1921, most Brockwells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Brockwells

How common is your surname?

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

We have 6,080 records for the Brockwell surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Brockwells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Brockwells.

What are the most common Brockwell first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Brockwells

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

Common Female occupations for Brockwells in 1921
Dressmaker

36

Laundress

34

Domestic Servant

16

Charwoman

15

Living On Own Means

12

Common Male occupations for Brockwells in 1921
Bricklayer

36

Carman

33

Carpenter

32

Gardener

23

General Labourer

21

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