
Origins of the Brooksby surname


About the Brooksbys
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Interesting facts about Brooksby
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We have for the Brooksby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
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What are the most common Brooksby first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary

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Common jobs for Brooksbys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brooksbys in 1921
Dressmaker
4
House Servant
4
Living On Own Means
4
At Home
3
Confectioner
3
Common male occupations for Brooksbys in 1921
Blacksmith
18
Shoe Finisher
9
Tailor
9
Baker
8
Commercial Traveller
7
