Origins of the Hanna surname

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    In 1921, most Hannas lived in london

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    4,800 Hannas found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Hanna

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    What are the most common Hanna first names?

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    Common jobs for Hannas

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

    Commmon female occupations for Hannas in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    19

    Dressmaker

    17

    General Servant Domestic

    16

    Cotton Weaver

    13

    Nurse

    11

    Commmon male occupations for Hannas in 1921

    Farm Hands

    63

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    55

    General Farmers

    43

    General Labourer

    37

    Tinsmiths

    31

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