Origins of the Tenn surname

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    In 1921, most Tenns lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Tenn

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    What are the most common Tenn first names?

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Tenns

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

    Commmon female occupations for Tenns in 1921

    Confectioners Assistant

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    Dressmaker

    3

    General Servant

    3

    Charwoman

    2

    Cook

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Tenns in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Husbandman

    3

    Cab Man

    2

    Coachman

    2

    Plate Layer

    2

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