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J.A. Henson

Photograph of J.A. Henson Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
J.a.
Surname
Henson

The Name J.A.

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The Henson Surname

Origin
English, patronymic from the personal name Hen or Henry
Meaning
Son of Hen or Henry, derived from the Germanic personal name meaning 'home ruler'.
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