Origins of the March surname
About the Marchs
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Interesting facts about March
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the March surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
Who were Marchs most likely to marry?
Marsh Or Marchs
Our tell us which families married Marchs.
What are the most common March first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Marchs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Marchs in 1921
Dressmaker
150
Laundress
129
General Servant Domestic
79
Domestic Servant
73
Living On Own Means
68
Common male occupations for Marchs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
209
Coal Miner
129
Carpenter
107
Farm Labourer
103
General Labourer
92
