Origins of the Briens surname
About the Brienses
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Interesting facts about Briens
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We have for the Briens surname. The oldest one dates back to 1926.
What are the most common Briens first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Brienses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brienses in 1921
Mill Worker
6
Cotton Mill Worker
2
Flax Mill Worker
2
Annuitant
1
Assistant Matron
1
Common male occupations for Brienses in 1921
Labourer Field
5
Carman
2
Cordwainer
2
Farm Servant
2
Labourer At Iron Works
2
