Origins of the Tain surname
About the Tains
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Interesting facts about Tain
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tain surname. The oldest one dates back to 1797.
What are the most common Tain first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Tains
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tains in 1921
Assisting In The Business
2
General Servant
2
House Keeper
2
Jeweller Ring
2
Press Worker Brass Works
2
Common male occupations for Tains in 1921
Carpet Weaver
7
Agricultural Labourer
3
Fisherman
3
Gardener
3
Pauper Scholar
3
