Origins of the Bready surname

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    In 1921, most Breadys lived in south-west

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    610 Bready Travel & migration records
    1,200 Breadys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Breadys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Breadys in 1921

    Fancy Paper Box Maker

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    General Servant

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    At Home

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    Dressmaker

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    Housekeeper

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Breadys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    10

    Shoemaker

    8

    Engine Fitter

    7

    General Servant

    6

    Tailor

    6

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