Origins of the Brebner surname

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    In 1921, most Brebners lived in south-east

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    3,300 Brebners found in all Census records

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Brebners

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

    Commmon female occupations for Brebners in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    25

    Dressmaker

    18

    F S

    17

    Farmers Wife

    17

    Ind

    16

    Commmon male occupations for Brebners in 1921

    Farmer

    36

    Farm Servant

    26

    Farmer's Son

    17

    Farm Serv

    15

    Farmers Son

    14

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