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Origins of the Market surname

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About the Markets

We have a total number of 181 records for people with the last name Market.

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Where do most Markets live?

In 1921, most Markets lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Markets

How common is your surname?

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

We have 84 records for the Market surname. The oldest one dates back to 1577.

Who were Markets most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Kiesels

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Markets.

What are the most common Market first names?

  • Cornelius
  • John
  • Mary
  • Victoria

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

Common jobs for Markets

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

Common Female occupations for Markets in 1921
Mariner

2

Clerk

1

Conductor

1

Drapers Apprentice

1

Dressmaker

1

Common Male occupations for Markets in 1921
Fancy Drapers

7

Errand Boy

3

General Farmers

3

Tinsmiths

3

Driver

2

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