Origins of the Breeden surname

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    In 1921, most Breedens lived in south-east

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    330 Breeden Travel & migration records
    2,200 Breedens found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Breedens

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

    Commmon female occupations for Breedens in 1921

    Dressmaker

    11

    Living On Own Means

    6

    Domestic Servant

    5

    Corset Maker

    4

    Cook Domestic

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Breedens in 1921

    Farm Hands

    32

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    29

    General Farmers

    22

    Cricket Bat Maker

    15

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    13

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