Origins of the Brownsey surname
About the Brownseys
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Interesting facts about Brownsey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Brownsey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
Who were Brownseys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Brownseys.
What are the most common Brownsey first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Brownseys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brownseys in 1921
Glover
9
Dressmaker
7
Servant
4
Collar Machinist
3
Cook Domestic
3
Common male occupations for Brownseys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
10
Farm Labourer
5
Agricultural Laborer
4
Butcher
4
Carpenter
4
