Origins of the Headen surname

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    In 1921, most Headens lived in london

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    360 Headen Travel & migration records
    1,400 Headens found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Headens

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    Commmon female occupations for Headens in 1921

    Laundress

    7

    Cotton Weaver

    6

    Dressmaker

    4

    Servant

    4

    Artifical Florest

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Headens in 1921

    Bricklayer

    19

    Boat Builder

    18

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    6

    Agricultural Labourer

    5

    At Home

    4

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