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Origins of the Marian surname

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About the Marians

We have a total number of 768 records for people with the last name Marian.

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Where do most Marians live?

In 1921, most Marians lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Marians

How common is your surname?

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

We have 326 records for the Marian surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Marians most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Marians.

What are the most common Marian first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Marian family members

Common jobs for Marians

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

Common Female occupations for Marians in 1921
Dressmaker

4

Silk Winder

3

Living On Own Means

2

Boiler Maker Wife

1

Charwoman

1

Common Male occupations for Marians in 1921
Grocer

3

A B Seaman

2

Fisherman

2

Laborer

2

Painter

2

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