Origins of the Hearn surname
About the Hearns
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Interesting facts about Hearn
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Hearns most likely to marry?
O Hearns
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What are the most common Hearn first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hearns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hearns in 1921
Dressmaker
222
Laundress
156
General Servant Domestic
98
Domestic Servant
93
Charwoman
89
Common male occupations for Hearns in 1921
General Labourer
204
Agricultural Labourer
179
Farm Labourer
139
Carpenter
99
Bricklayer
93
