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Origins of the Brunskill surname

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Where do most Brunskills live?

In 1921, most Brunskills lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Brunskills

How common is your surname?

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

We have 7,000 records for the Brunskill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Brunskills most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brunskill first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brunskills

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

Common Female occupations for Brunskills in 1921
Dressmaker

34

House Servant

25

Housekeeper

24

Cotton Weaver

20

Farmers Wife

19

Common Male occupations for Brunskills in 1921
Coal Miner

58

Farmer

52

Farmers Son

31

Farm Servant

26

Agricultural Labourer

23

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