Origins of the Martens surname

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    In 1921, most Martenses lived in london

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    2,300 Martens Travel & migration records
    310 Martenses found in all Census records

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Martenses

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    Common female occupations for Martenses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    3

    Alt Packers

    2

    Annuitant

    2

    Bookkeepers And Cashiers

    2

    Dress Maker

    2

    Common male occupations for Martenses in 1921

    Farm Hands

    21

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    17

    General Farmers

    13

    Tinsmiths

    12

    Clerks

    8

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