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Origins of the Broughill surname

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About the Broughills

We have a total number of 131 records for people with the last name Broughill.

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Where do most Broughills live?

In 1921, most Broughills lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Broughills

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We have 110 records for the Broughill surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Broughills most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Broughill first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Broughills

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

Common Female occupations for Broughills in 1921
Silk Weaver

3

Annuitant

1

Cook Domestic

1

Cook Restaurant

1

Domestic Servant Cook

1

Common Male occupations for Broughills in 1921
Barman

1

Blacksmith

1

Clerk

1

Clerk Army Navy C Stores

1

Clerk Civil Service (Lower Divisn Br Clothing Dept)

1

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