Origins of the Hens surname

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    In 1921, most Henses lived in london

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    130 Hens Travel & migration records
    280 Henses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Hens

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    Anna Maria

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    Common jobs for Henses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Henses in 1921

    Cigar Maker

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Nurse

    3

    Assisting In Business

    2

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Henses in 1921

    Cabinet Maker

    9

    Agricultural Labourer

    8

    General Farmers

    2

    Ordinary Seaman

    2

    Seaman

    2

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