Origins of the Brompton surname

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    In 1921, most Bromptons lived in yorkshire

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    140 Brompton Travel & migration records
    1,200 Bromptons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Brompton

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    We have for the Brompton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1486.

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    What are the most common Brompton first names?

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    Common jobs for Bromptons

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

    Common female occupations for Bromptons in 1921

    Charwoman

    10

    House Servant

    9

    Dressmaker

    8

    Laundress

    5

    Housemaid Domestic

    4

    Common male occupations for Bromptons in 1921

    General Labourer

    14

    Agricultural Labourer

    10

    Cordwainer

    7

    Tailor

    7

    Carpenter

    6

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