Origins of the Freeburn surname

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    In 1921, most Freeburns lived in north-east

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    What are the most common Freeburn first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Freeburns

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

    Commmon female occupations for Freeburns in 1921

    None

    5

    Living On Own Means

    4

    Annuitant

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Dye Work Worker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Freeburns in 1921

    Coal Miner

    10

    Rivetter

    5

    Carter

    4

    Collier

    3

    Fireman

    3

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