Origins of the Brimley surname

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    In 1921, most Brimleys lived in london

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    340 Brimley Travel & migration records
    2,500 Brimleys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Brimleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Brimleys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    27

    Dressmaker

    18

    Lace Maker

    12

    Laundress

    12

    Housekeeper

    11

    Commmon male occupations for Brimleys in 1921

    Bricklayer

    26

    Carpenter

    22

    Agricultural Labourer

    16

    Cooper

    13

    Tailor

    11

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