Origins of the Bretten surname
About the Brettens
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Interesting facts about Bretten
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bretten surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
Who were Brettens most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Brettens.
What are the most common Bretten first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Brettens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brettens in 1921
Domestic Servant
3
House Servant
3
Servant Domestic
3
Cotton Weaver
2
Dressmaker
2
Common male occupations for Brettens in 1921
Grocer & Draper
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Cabinet Maker
2
Cooper
2
Cotton Spinner
2
