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Origins of the Brome surname

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We have a total number of 1032 records for people with the last name Brome.

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Where do most Bromes live?

In 1921, most Bromes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bromes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 846 records for the Brome surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Bromes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bromes.

What are the most common Brome first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bromes

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

Common Female occupations for Bromes in 1921
Living On Own Means

7

Buckle Filer

5

Domestic Servant

4

Living On Her Own Means

4

Laundress

3

Common Male occupations for Bromes in 1921
Gent

6

Attorney

5

Gentleman

5

Merchant Taylor

5

Yeoman

5

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