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Origins of the Kirkbride surname

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Where do most Kirkbrides live?

In 1921, most Kirkbrides lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Kirkbrides

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We have 9,490 records for the Kirkbride surname. The oldest one dates back to 1264.

Who were Kirkbrides most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Kirkbride first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Kirkbrides

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

Common Female occupations for Kirkbrides in 1921
Dressmaker

44

General Servant Domestic

32

Domestic Servant

30

House Servant

27

Cotton Weaver

25

Common Male occupations for Kirkbrides in 1921
Coal Miner

90

Farmer

71

General Labourer

44

Coal Miner Hewer

42

Joiner

30

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