Origins of the Bryer surname
About the Bryers
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Interesting facts about Bryer
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
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What are the most common Bryer first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Bryers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Bryers in 1921
Musician
83
Dressmaker
20
General Servant Domestic
16
Domestic Servant
11
Dress Maker
11
Commmon male occupations for Bryers in 1921
Carpenter
35
Farmer
20
Master
20
Clerk
14
Errand Boy
13
