Origins of the Clems surname
About the Clemses
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Interesting facts about Clems
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Clemses most likely to marry?
Cahelas
What are the most common Clems first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Clemses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Clemses in 1921
General Servant Domestic
5
Dressmaker
2
Assistant
1
Assistant Housekeeper
1
Assisting In The Business
1
Commmon male occupations for Clemses in 1921
Cabinet Maker
2
Carter
2
Farmer
2
Musician
2
Tailor
2
