Origins of the Branch surname

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    In 1921, most Branchs lived in london

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    2,900 Branch Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Branchs

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    Common female occupations for Branchs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    83

    General Servant Domestic

    66

    Laundress

    61

    Domestic Servant

    48

    General Servant

    33

    Common male occupations for Branchs in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    97

    General Labourer

    94

    Farm Hands

    87

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    73

    Carpenter

    68

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