Origins of the Brodie surname
About the Brodies
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Interesting facts about Brodie
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We have for the Brodie surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Brodie first names?
John
James
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Brodies
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brodies in 1921
Dressmaker
182
Housekeeper
139
Domestic Servant
126
F S
115
Annuitant
101
Common male occupations for Brodies in 1921
Farmer
180
Joiner
150
Tailor
137
Coal Miner
119
Clerk
108
