Origins of the Bruse surname
About the Bruses
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Interesting facts about Bruse
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We have for the Bruse surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Bruse first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Bruses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bruses in 1921
House Servant
5
Living On Own Means
5
Dressmaker
3
Factory Hand (Match)
3
Hand Loom Weaver Cotton
3
Common male occupations for Bruses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
6
Mason
5
Farm Labourer
4
General Labourer
4
Joiner
4
