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Origins of the Brokenbrow surname

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About the Brokenbrows

We have a total number of 727 records for people with the last name Brokenbrow.

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Where do most Brokenbrows live?

In 1921, most Brokenbrows lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Brokenbrows

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

We have 698 records for the Brokenbrow surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Brokenbrows most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brokenbrow first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brokenbrows

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

Common Female occupations for Brokenbrows in 1921
Lab

10

Laundress

9

Spinster

6

Widow

6

Farmers Daughter

4

Common Male occupations for Brokenbrows in 1921
Yeoman

11

Lab

6

Farmer

5

Fish Salesman

5

Plasterer

4

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