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Origins of the Clements surname

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About the Clementses

We have a total number of 119604 records for people with the last name Clements.

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Alternative variations of the name Clements

Clements, Clement, Clemants, Clemant, Clemments

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Where do most Clementses live?

In 1921, most Clementses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Clementses

How common is your surname?

415th most common surname in the UK

We have 103,000 records for the Clements surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Clementses most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Williamses

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What are the most common Clements first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Clementses

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

Common Female occupations for Clementses in 1921
Dressmaker

424

Laundress

400

Domestic Servant

293

General Servant Domestic

263

Charwoman

222

Common Male occupations for Clementses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

610

General Labourer

446

Farm Labourer

344

Carpenter

277

Gardener

248

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