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Origins of the Braun surname

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    In 1921, most Brauns lived in london

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    1,500 Brauns found in all Census records

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    Anna

    Anna Maria

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    Common jobs for Brauns

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

    Common female occupations for Brauns in 1921

    Dressmaker

    9

    Dienstmagd

    4

    Domestic Servant

    4

    Gentlewoman Fundholder

    4

    Charwoman

    3

    Common male occupations for Brauns in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    47

    General Farmers

    29

    Tinsmiths

    28

    Clerks

    25

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    25

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