Origins of the Heading surname

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    In 1921, most Headings lived in london

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    290 Heading Travel & migration records
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    What are the most common Heading first names?

    William

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    Common jobs for Headings

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    Commmon female occupations for Headings in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    8

    Dressmaker

    8

    Cotton Weaver

    7

    Governess

    7

    Farmers Wife

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Headings in 1921

    Farmer

    38

    Carpenter

    19

    Agricultural Labourer

    17

    Yeoman

    13

    Farmers Son

    11

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