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Origins of the Henson surname

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About the Hensons

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Where do most Hensons live?

In 1921, most Hensons lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Hensons

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We have 37,600 records for the Henson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Hensons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Henson first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hensons

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

Common Female occupations for Hensons in 1921
Dressmaker

156

General Servant Domestic

89

Laundress

85

Domestic Servant

73

Lace Maker

70

Common Male occupations for Hensons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

225

Farm Hands

189

General Labourer

129

Farm Labourer

126

General Farmers

116

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