Origins of the Brech surname

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    In 1921, most Brechs lived in yorkshire

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    Who were Brechs most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Brech first names?

    John

    William

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    Barbara

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    Common jobs for Brechs

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

    Commmon female occupations for Brechs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Working @ Pits

    2

    Boot Tenter

    1

    Carmans Wife

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Brechs in 1921

    General Farmers

    2

    Hotel Manager

    2

    Shoe Maker

    2

    Apprentice Shipwright

    1

    Book Binder

    1

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