Origins of the Jenns surname
About the Jennses
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Interesting facts about Jenns
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Jennses most likely to marry?
What are the most common Jenns first names?
William
George
Elizabeth
Sarah
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Common jobs for Jennses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Jennses in 1921
General Servant
3
Servant
3
Carpet Picker
2
Carpet Weaver
2
Domestic Servant
2
Commmon male occupations for Jennses in 1921
General Labourer
11
Upholsterer
4
Agricultural Labourer
3
Furniture Dealer
3
Glass Painter
3
