Origins of the Hernes surname
About the Herneses
We have a total of 243 records for people with the last name Hernes.
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Interesting facts about Hernes
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hernes surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Hernes first names?
John
Maurice
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Herneses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Herneses in 1921
Washerwoman
3
At Home
1
Card Room Hand Cotton Mill
1
Clerk
1
Domestic Servant
1
Common male occupations for Herneses in 1921
Cotton Piecer
2
General Labourer
2
Shepherd
2
Water Side Labourer
2
A B Seaman
1
