Origins of the Brennen surname

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    In 1921, most Brennens lived in london

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    Common jobs for Brennens

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    Commmon female occupations for Brennens in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    13

    General Servant Domestic

    9

    Laundress

    9

    Cotton Weaver

    6

    General Servant

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Brennens in 1921

    General Labourer

    18

    Dock Labourer

    14

    Coal Miner Hewer

    13

    Coal Miner

    9

    Bricklayers Labourer

    5

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