Origins of the Hearing surname

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    In 1921, most Hearings lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Hearing

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    We have for the Hearing surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.

    Who were Hearings most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Hearing first names?

    John

    Thomas

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Hearings

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

    Commmon female occupations for Hearings in 1921

    House Servant

    6

    Dressmaker

    3

    Cook

    2

    General Servant Domestic

    2

    Housekeeper

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Hearings in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    6

    General Labourer

    5

    Cabinet Joiner

    3

    Coal Miner

    3

    Errand Boy

    3

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