Origins of the Hems surname

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    In 1921, most Hemses lived in london

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    260 Hems Travel & migration records
    2,200 Hemses found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Hems first names?

    Harry

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    Elizabeth

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Hemses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Hemses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    9

    Domestic Servant

    8

    Laundress

    7

    Box Maker

    6

    At School

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Hemses in 1921

    Butcher

    14

    Paper Stainer

    13

    Agricultural Labourer

    8

    Gardener

    8

    Carman

    6

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