Origins of the Bree surname
About the Brees
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Interesting facts about Bree
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Brees most likely to marry?
la Brees
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What are the most common Bree first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Brees
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Brees in 1921
Dressmaker
24
Laundress
16
Charwoman
12
Domestic Servant
7
Housekeeper
7
Commmon male occupations for Brees in 1921
Farmer
29
Mason
18
Farm Labourer
13
Agricultural Labourer
10
Carpenter
10
