Origins of the Bryson surname
About the Brysons
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Interesting facts about Bryson
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We have for the Bryson surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Bryson first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Brysons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Brysons in 1921
Dressmaker
125
Housekeeper
62
Domestic Servant
61
House Keeper
42
F S
37
Common male occupations for Brysons in 1921
Coal Miner
271
Carter
70
Joiner
70
General Labourer
66
Baker
64
