Origins of the Bruse surname

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    In 1921, most Bruses lived in london

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    480 Bruse Travel & migration records
    830 Bruses found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Bruses

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    Commmon 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

    Commmon male occupations for Bruses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    6

    Mason

    5

    Farm Labourer

    4

    General Labourer

    4

    Joiner

    4

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