Origins of the Bramwell surname

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    In 1921, most Bramwells lived in london

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    17,000 Bramwells found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Bramwells

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

    Commmon female occupations for Bramwells in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    76

    Dressmaker

    58

    Domestic Servant

    47

    House Keeper

    37

    Housekeeper

    35

    Commmon male occupations for Bramwells in 1921

    Coal Miner

    69

    General Labourer

    58

    Farmer

    55

    Blacksmith

    43

    Joiner

    43

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