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Origins of the Browbank surname

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About the Browbanks

We have a total number of 148 records for people with the last name Browbank.

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Where do most Browbanks live?

In 1921, most Browbanks lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Browbanks

How common is your surname?

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

We have 144 records for the Browbank surname. The oldest one dates back to 1919.

Who were Browbanks most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Browbanks.

What are the most common Browbank first names?

  • Joseph
  • George
  • Isabel
  • Hannah

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Common jobs for Browbanks

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

Common Female occupations for Browbanks in 1921
At Home

1

Domestic

1

Domestic Servant General

1

Domestic Servant Housemaid

1

Dressmaker

1

Common Male occupations for Browbanks in 1921
Fire Brick Maker

5

Fire Brick Moulder

4

Fire Brick Burner

2

Brick Maker

1

Brick Moulder

1

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