Origins of the Bradburn surname

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    In 1921, most Bradburns lived in london

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    1,100 Bradburn Travel & migration records
    11,000 Bradburns found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Bradburns

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    Common female occupations for Bradburns in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    54

    Dressmaker

    49

    Laundress

    40

    Housekeeper

    24

    Domestic Servant

    21

    Common male occupations for Bradburns in 1921

    Coal Miner

    49

    General Labourer

    46

    Blacksmith

    43

    Bricklayer

    29

    Joiner

    27

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