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Origins of the Drybrough surname

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Where do most Drybroughs live?

In 1921, most Drybroughs lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Drybroughs

How common is your surname?

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

We have 498 records for the Drybrough surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Drybroughs most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Drybrough first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Margaret
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Drybroughs

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

Common Female occupations for Drybroughs in 1921
At School

7

Domestic Servant

4

Draper's Shop Assistant

2

Dressmaker

2

Fish Vender

2

Common Male occupations for Drybroughs in 1921
Fisherman

20

Brewer

6

Keelman

6

Coachmaker

5

Shipbuilder

5

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