Origins of the Brech surname
About the Brechs
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Interesting facts about Brech
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Brech surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
Who were Brechs most likely to marry?
Plamondons
&
Kemphers
Our tell us which families married Brechs.
What are the most common Brech first names?
John
William
Anna
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.
Common female occupations for Brechs in 1921
Dressmaker
2
House Servant
2
Working @ Pits
2
Boot Tenter
1
Carmans Wife
1
Common male occupations for Brechs in 1921
General Farmers
2
Hotel Manager
2
Shoe Maker
2
Apprentice Shipwright
1
Book Binder
1
