Origins of the Brayn surname

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    In 1921, most Brayns lived in west-midlands

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    Common jobs for Brayns

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    Commmon female occupations for Brayns in 1921

    Annuitant

    3

    Boarding House Keeper

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Black Milliner

    2

    Milliner

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Brayns in 1921

    Tailor

    6

    Farmer

    4

    Cordwainer

    3

    Farm Labourer

    3

    Farmers Son

    3

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