Origins of the Brownbill surname
About the Brownbills
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Interesting facts about Brownbill
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Brownbill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1616.
Who were Brownbills most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Brownbill first names?
John
James
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Brownbills
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brownbills in 1921
Laundress
20
Dressmaker
12
General Servant Domestic
12
Charwoman
8
Domestic Servant
8
Common male occupations for Brownbills in 1921
Carter
23
Coal Miner
21
Joiner
16
Watch Maker
15
Watchmaker
15
