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    In 1921, most Bradens lived in south-east

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    2,100 Braden Travel & migration records
    2,300 Bradens found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Bradens

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    Common female occupations for Bradens in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    House Servant

    9

    Laundress

    8

    General Servant Domestic

    7

    Housemaid Domestic

    6

    Common male occupations for Bradens in 1921

    Farm Hands

    42

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    27

    General Labourer

    23

    General Farmers

    19

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    11

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