Origins of the Martins surname
About the Martinses
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Interesting facts about Martins
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Martins surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.
Who were Martinses most likely to marry?
Da Conceicaos
Our tell us which families married Martinses.
What are the most common Martins first names?
John
Antonio
Maria
Anna
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Common jobs for Martinses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Martinses in 1921
Dressmaker
36
House Servant
31
Servant
22
House Keeper
16
Domestic Servant
15
Common male occupations for Martinses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
59
Carpenter
58
Tin Miner
36
Fisherman
30
Farm Labourer
23
