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Origins of the Brookens surname

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About the Brookenses

We have a total number of 107 records for people with the last name Brookens.

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Where do most Brookenses live?

In 1921, most Brookenses lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Brookenses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 74 records for the Brookens surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Brookenses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Brookenses.

What are the most common Brookens first names?

  • William
  • Charles
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brookenses

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

Common Female occupations for Brookenses in 1921
Dairymaid

1

Dairymaid Dom Serv

1

Domestic Labourer

1

Farm Labourer

1

Joiner's Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Brookenses in 1921
Able Seaman

2

Agricultural Labourer Carter

2

Farm Hands

2

General Labourer

2

Agr Lab

1

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