Origins of the Broomfield surname

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    In 1921, most Broomfields lived in south-east

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    Common jobs for Broomfields

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    Commmon female occupations for Broomfields in 1921

    Dressmaker

    90

    Laundress

    71

    General Servant Domestic

    52

    Domestic Servant

    51

    House Servant

    39

    Commmon male occupations for Broomfields in 1921

    General Labourer

    105

    Agricultural Labourer

    91

    Gardener

    73

    Farm Labourer

    61

    Bricklayer

    57

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