Henson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Henson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Henson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 118
Female Servant 65
Male Servant 43
Independent 37
Frame Work Knitter 37
Farmer 34
Labourer 20
Shoe Maker 17
Blacksmith 12
Baker 11
Publican 10
Tailor 10
Carpenter 9
Coal Miner 9
Dress Maker 8
Weaver 7
Servant 6
Cord Wainer 6
Butcher 6
Lace Maker 6
Joiner 6
Apprentice 5
Stocking Maker 5
Cooper 5
Grocer 5

Henson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hanson 83% 68,020
2 Henson 100% 26,942
3 Hinson 83% 6,395
4 Hansen 67% 3,102
5 Honson 83% 1,168
6 Hanison 71% 1,002
7 Heenson 86% 388
8 Hunson 83% 351
9 Hainson 71% 303
10 Hounson 71% 226
11 Hineson 71% 140
12 Henison 86% 116

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The surname Henson is the 2nd most popular variant of Hanson.

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