Origins of the Brennan surname
About the Brennans
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Interesting facts about Brennan
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Common jobs for Brennans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brennans in 1921
Cotton Weaver
96
Dressmaker
95
Laundress
82
Domestic Servant
78
Charwoman
71
Common male occupations for Brennans in 1921
General Labourer
220
Dock Labourer
150
Coal Miner
149
Coal Miner Hewer
113
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
96
