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Origins of the Clemens surname

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About the Clemenses

We have a total number of 9075 records for people with the last name Clemens.

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Where do most Clemenses live?

In 1921, most Clemenses lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Clemenses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,750 records for the Clemens surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Clemenses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Clemenses.

What are the most common Clemens first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Clemenses

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

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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