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Origins of the Brothwell surname

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We have a total number of 3042 records for people with the last name Brothwell.

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Where do most Brothwells live?

In 1921, most Brothwells lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Brothwells

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,850 records for the Brothwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Brothwells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brothwell first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Brothwells

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

Common Female occupations for Brothwells in 1921
General Servant Domestic

10

Dressmaker

9

Housemaid Domestic

7

General Servant

6

Nurse

6

Common Male occupations for Brothwells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

46

Farmer

21

Farm Labourer

11

Farm Servant

9

Butcher

7

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