
Origins of the Brownett surname


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Interesting facts about Brownett
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Brownett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.
Who were Brownetts most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Brownett first names?
John
William
Jane
Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brownetts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brownetts in 1921
Dressmaker
11
Doubler Cotton
3
Housemaid
3
Laundress
3
Milliner
3
Common male occupations for Brownetts in 1921
Carpenter
11
Lace Maker
7
Agricultural Labourer
5
Coal Miner Hewer
3
Cordwainer
3
