Origins of the Breen surname

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    In 1921, most Breens lived in london

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    Common jobs for Breens

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    Commmon female occupations for Breens in 1921

    Charwoman

    33

    Domestic Servant

    30

    Dressmaker

    28

    General Servant Domestic

    20

    Cotton Weaver

    18

    Commmon male occupations for Breens in 1921

    General Labourer

    84

    Dock Labourer

    38

    Tailor

    36

    Coal Miner

    31

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    30

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