Origins of the Brody surname

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    In 1921, most Brodys lived in london

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    1,000 Brodys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Brodys

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    Commmon female occupations for Brodys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    6

    General Servant

    6

    F S

    5

    Box Maker

    3

    House Servant

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Brodys in 1921

    Salespersons

    14

    Shipping And Receiving Clerks

    10

    Tinsmiths

    10

    Clerks

    8

    Coal Miner

    8

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