Origins of the Brunner surname

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    In 1921, most Brunners lived in london

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    1,100 Brunners found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Brunners

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Brunners in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    6

    Housemaid Domestic

    5

    Domestic Servant

    4

    General Servant Domestic

    4

    Living On Her Own Means

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Brunners in 1921

    Farm Hands

    23

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    23

    Tinsmiths

    16

    General Farmers

    14

    Clerks

    11

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