Origins of the Brooksby surname
About the Brooksbys
We have a total of 1143 records for people with the last name Brooksby.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Brooksbys.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Brooksby family's history
Interesting facts about Brooksby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Brooksby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Brooksbys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Brooksbys.
What are the most common Brooksby first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
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
