Origins of the Helen surname

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    In 1921, most Helens lived in london

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    1,100 Helen Travel & migration records
    2,100 Helens found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Helen

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    What are the most common Helen first names?

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Helens

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

    Commmon female occupations for Helens in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    10

    Dressmaker

    10

    House Servant

    10

    Laundress

    10

    Weaver Cotton

    10

    Commmon male occupations for Helens in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    17

    Joiner

    10

    Farmer

    6

    Plasterer

    6

    Tailor

    6

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