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Origins of the Brook surname

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Where do most Brooks live?

In 1921, most Brooks lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Brooks

How common is your surname?

418th most common surname in the UK

We have 115,000 records for the Brook surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Brooks most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Brooks.

What are the most common Brook first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Brook family members

Common jobs for Brooks

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

Common Female occupations for Brooks in 1921
Dressmaker

433

Woollen Weaver

385

Worsted Weaver

304

Worsted Spinner

237

Living On Own Means

224

Common Male occupations for Brooks in 1921
Coal Miner

787

Farmer

352

Woollen Weaver

301

Agricultural Labourer

295

Stone Mason

267

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