Origins of the Briglin surname

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    In 1921, most Briglins lived in yorkshire

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    Martha

    Hannah

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    Common jobs for Briglins

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    Common female occupations for Briglins in 1921

    Dressmaker

    3

    Farmers Daur

    2

    General Serv Domestic

    2

    Servant

    2

    Ag Laborer Wife

    1

    Common male occupations for Briglins in 1921

    Tailor

    10

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Brick Maker

    2

    Brickyard Labourer

    2

    Farm Foreman

    2

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