Origins of the Briley surname
About the Brileys
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Interesting facts about Briley
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Who were Brileys most likely to marry?
What are the most common Briley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Brileys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Brileys in 1921
Dressmaker
11
House Servant
7
Charwoman
6
Cotton Weaver
5
Living On Own Means
5
Commmon male occupations for Brileys in 1921
Farm Hands
20
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
16
Coal Miner
12
General Farmers
11
Agricultural Labourer
9
