Origins of the Mertens surname
About the Mertenses
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Interesting facts about Mertens
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mertens surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Mertenses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Mertenses.
What are the most common Mertens first names?
Joannes
John
Anna Maria
Maria Catharina
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Common jobs for Mertenses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mertenses in 1921
Dress Maker
3
General Servant Domestic
3
Living On Own Means
3
Nurse
3
Domestic
2
Common male occupations for Mertenses in 1921
Cabinet Maker
6
Compositor
5
General Farmers
5
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
5
Roman Catholic Priest
4
