Origins of the Markland surname

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    In 1921, most Marklands lived in london

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    970 Markland Travel & migration records
    6,800 Marklands found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Markland

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    What are the most common Markland first names?

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    Common jobs for Marklands

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    Commmon female occupations for Marklands in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    92

    Dressmaker

    29

    Weaver Cotton

    29

    House Servant

    21

    Living On Own Means

    20

    Commmon male occupations for Marklands in 1921

    Coal Miner

    57

    Farmer

    35

    Butcher

    33

    Cotton Weaver

    30

    Iron Moulder

    25

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