Origins of the Breffitt surname

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    In 1921, most Breffitts lived in east-midlands

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    75 Breffitt Travel & migration records
    640 Breffitts found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Breffitt

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    Jane

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    Common jobs for Breffitts

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

    Commmon female occupations for Breffitts in 1921

    Hosiery Hand

    3

    Lace Mender

    3

    Grocer

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    Lace Winder

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Breffitts in 1921

    Butcher

    12

    Frame Work Knitter

    8

    Framework Knitter

    8

    Grocer

    5

    Coal Dealer

    3

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