Origins of the Henke surname

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    In 1921, most Henkes lived in london

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    380 Henke Travel & migration records
    320 Henkes found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Henke

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    What are the most common Henke first names?

    Henry

    William

    Mary

    Anna

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    Common jobs for Henkes

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

    Common female occupations for Henkes in 1921

    Tailoress

    10

    Music Teacher

    4

    House Keeper

    3

    Day Laborer

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Common male occupations for Henkes in 1921

    Farm Hands

    21

    General Farmers

    12

    Tinsmiths

    9

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    8

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    8

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