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Origins of the Brotherhead surname

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About the Brotherheads

We have a total number of 284 records for people with the last name Brotherhead.

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Where do most Brotherheads live?

In 1921, most Brotherheads lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Brotherheads

How common is your surname?

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

We have 261 records for the Brotherhead surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Brotherheads most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brotherhead first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brotherheads

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

Common Female occupations for Brotherheads in 1921
Woolen Cloth Burler

3

Woollen Cloth Burler

3

Power Loom Cloth Weaver

2

School Girl

2

Seamer Of Hose

2

Common Male occupations for Brotherheads in 1921
Boot Rivetter

3

Slate Quarry Managers Son

3

Agricultural Labourer

2

Engineer

2

Framework Knitter

2

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