Origins of the Clemens surname

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    In 1921, most Clemenses lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Clemenses

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    Common female occupations for Clemenses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    33

    Laundress

    21

    Domestic Servant

    15

    Servant

    14

    Housekeeper

    13

    Common male occupations for Clemenses in 1921

    Tin Miner

    40

    Carpenter

    33

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    32

    Coal Miner

    25

    Master

    21

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