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Origins of the Brooklin surname

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About the Brooklins

We have a total number of 126 records for people with the last name Brooklin.

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Where do most Brooklins live?

In 1921, most Brooklins lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Brooklins

How common is your surname?

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

We have 119 records for the Brooklin surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Brooklins most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Brooklins.

What are the most common Brooklin first names?

  • John
  • Harry
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brooklins

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

Common Female occupations for Brooklins in 1921
Laundress

2

Bobbin Reeler Cotton

1

Carpenter

1

Cook Domestic

1

Cotton Weaver

1

Common Male occupations for Brooklins in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

4

Gentleman

2

Bricklayer

1

Bricklayer (Journeyman)

1

Bricklayers Labourer

1

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