Origins of the Heny surname

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    In 1921, most Henys lived in london

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    What are the most common Heny first names?

    John

    William

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    Common jobs for Henys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Henys in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Laundress

    5

    Anuitant

    3

    Cotton Weaver

    3

    Dom Serv

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Henys in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Solicitor

    4

    Able Seaman

    2

    Collier

    2

    Cord Wainer

    2

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