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Origins of the Marten surname

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We have a total number of 11244 records for people with the last name Marten.

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Where do most Martens live?

In 1921, most Martens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Martens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 7,770 records for the Marten surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Martens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Martens.

What are the most common Marten first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Martens

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

Common Female occupations for Martens in 1921
Dressmaker

34

Widow

34

Living On Own Means

32

House Servant

27

Laundress

27

Common Male occupations for Martens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

89

Yeoman

57

Husbandman

46

Farm Labourer

32

Farmer

31

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