Origins of the Hansen surname

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    In 1921, most Hansens lived in london

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    51,000 Hansen Travel & migration records
    6,400 Hansens found in all Census records

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    Maren

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    Common jobs for Hansens

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

    Common female occupations for Hansens in 1921

    Dressmaker

    21

    Domestic Servant

    17

    Cook Domestic

    12

    Living On Own Means

    12

    Housekeeper

    11

    Common male occupations for Hansens in 1921

    Able Seaman

    345

    Farm Hands

    208

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    204

    General Farmers

    143

    Tinsmiths

    143

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