Origins of the Hessian surname
About the Hessians
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Interesting facts about Hessian
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Hessians most likely to marry?
What are the most common Hessian first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Hessians
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Hessians in 1921
Cotton Operative
7
Charwoman
3
Cotton Weaver
3
Housewife
3
Assistant Fish And Game Dealer
2
Commmon male occupations for Hessians in 1921
Farm Labourer
5
General Labourer
5
Bricklayers Labourer
4
Tailor
4
Fish Dealer
3
