Origins of the Breay surname

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    In 1921, most Breays lived in london

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    71 Breay Travel & migration records
    190 Breays found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Breays

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

    Common female occupations for Breays in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    4

    Annuitant

    2

    Private Means

    2

    At Home

    1

    Brush Maker

    1

    Common male occupations for Breays in 1921

    Tailor

    3

    Signalman

    2

    Student

    2

    Baker Errand Boy

    1

    Blacksmith

    1

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