Origins of the Brookwell surname

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    In 1921, most Brookwells lived in south-east

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    100 Brookwell Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Brookwell

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    What are the most common Brookwell first names?

    Thomas

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    Ann

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    Common jobs for Brookwells

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    Commmon female occupations for Brookwells in 1921

    Laundress

    6

    Dressmaker

    4

    Domestic Servant

    3

    House Servant

    3

    Needlewoman

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Brookwells in 1921

    General Labourer

    4

    Smith

    4

    Blacksmith

    3

    Fly Driver

    3

    Brick Maker

    2

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