Origins of the Breton surname
About the Bretons
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Interesting facts about Breton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Bretons most likely to marry?
What are the most common Breton first names?
Joseph
John
Mary
Marie
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Common jobs for Bretons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bretons in 1921
Dressmaker
58
Laundress
21
Living On Own Means
20
Dress Maker
19
General Servant
19
Common male occupations for Bretons in 1921
Able Seaman
59
Plasterer
48
Mason
26
Farmer
23
Seaman
20
