Origins of the Brunt surname
About the Brunts
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Interesting facts about Brunt
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Brunts most likely to marry?
Van Brunts
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What are the most common Brunt first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Brunts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brunts in 1921
Dressmaker
81
Domestic Servant
47
General Servant Domestic
42
Servant
42
Laundress
41
Common male occupations for Brunts in 1921
Coal Miner
110
Agricultural Labourer
107
Farmer
86
General Labourer
70
Potter
63
