Bretherton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bretherton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bretherton family

Profession Census Frequency
Farmer 11
Agricultural Labourer 8
Independent 8
Ag Lab 7
Female Servant 7
Labourer 6
Veterinary Surgeon 6
Book Keeper 3
Cotton Spinner 3
Dress Maker 3
Plasterer 3
Power Loom Weaver 3
Lab 2
Stone Cutter 2
Weaver 2
Weaver Cotton 2
Coach Proprietor 2
Basket Maker 2
Banker's Clerk 1
Brewer 1
Coach Dresser 1
Cotton Piecer 1
Cotton Printer 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Cotton Winder 1

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