Origins of the Breakey surname
About the Breakeys
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Interesting facts about Breakey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Breakeys most likely to marry?
McSperrins
What are the most common Breakey first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Breakeys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Breakeys in 1921
Cotton Peicer
2
Cotton Pirn Filler
2
General Servant
2
House Keeper
2
Living On Own Means
2
Commmon male occupations for Breakeys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
4
Wheelwright
4
Post Office Clerk
3
Warehouseman
3
Army Pensioner
2
