Origins of the Braes surname

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    In 1921, most Braeses lived in yorkshire

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    What are the most common Braes first names?

    William

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    Annie

    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Braeses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Braeses in 1921

    Housekeeper

    5

    Dressmaker

    4

    Living On Private Means

    4

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Farmers Wife

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Braeses in 1921

    Farmer

    15

    Miller

    8

    Boiler Maker

    5

    Assistant On Farm & Working With Nurses

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

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