Origins of the Hess surname

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    In 1921, most Hesses lived in london

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    4,800 Hess Travel & migration records
    1,400 Hesses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Hess

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    William

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    Anna

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    Common jobs for Hesses

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    Commmon female occupations for Hesses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    9

    Infant

    9

    Living On Own Means

    7

    Stenographers And Typists

    7

    Teacher

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Hesses in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    111

    Farm Hands

    98

    General Farmers

    65

    Tinsmiths

    56

    Clerks

    47

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