Origins of the Henry surname
About the Henrys
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Interesting facts about Henry
How common is your surname?
302nd most common surname in the UK
We have for the Henry surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
What are the most common Henry first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Henrys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Henrys in 1921
Dressmaker
403
Domestic Servant
224
Laundress
175
Housekeeper
168
House Servant
157
Common male occupations for Henrys in 1921
Farm Hands
362
Tailor
316
Coal Miner
303
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
297
General Labourer
264
