Origins of the Brownley surname
About the Brownleys
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Interesting facts about Brownley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Brownley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Brownleys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Brownley first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Brownleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brownleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
26
Weaver Cotton
11
Charwoman
7
Cotton Winder
6
Living On Own Means
6
Common male occupations for Brownleys in 1921
Bricklayer
17
Coal Miner
12
Cordwainer
7
General Labourer
7
Agricultural Labourer
6
