Origins of the Bruff surname
About the Bruffs
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Interesting facts about Bruff
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We have for the Bruff surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Bruff first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Bruffs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bruffs in 1921
Living On Own Means
5
Cotton Winder
4
House Servant
3
Pauper
3
Civil Engineer
2
Common male occupations for Bruffs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
12
Civil Engineer
7
Brush Maker
6
Coal Miner
5
Cooper
5
