Origins of the Han surname

About the Hans

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    In 1921, most Hans lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Han

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    What are the most common Han first names?

    John

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Hans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Hans in 1921

    House Servant

    10

    Dressmaker

    5

    Servant

    5

    Cook

    4

    Cotton Weaver

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Hans in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    8

    Tailor

    8

    Merchant

    7

    Farm Labourer

    6

    Joiner

    4

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