Origins of the Hensley surname

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    In 1921, most Hensleys lived in london

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    1,200 Hensley Travel & migration records
    4,500 Hensleys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Hensleys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Hensleys in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    23

    Laundress

    21

    Private Means

    20

    Dressmaker

    14

    General Servant Domestic

    11

    Commmon male occupations for Hensleys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    180

    General Farmers

    113

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    112

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    72

    Semiskilled Miners

    45

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