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Origins of the Tandy surname

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About the Tandys

We have a total number of 14297 records for people with the last name Tandy.

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Where do most Tandys live?

In 1921, most Tandys lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Tandys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 13,200 records for the Tandy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1553.

Who were Tandys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Tandy first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Tandys

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

Common Female occupations for Tandys in 1921
Laundress

54

Dressmaker

46

Charwoman

35

Domestic Servant

32

General Servant

31

Common Male occupations for Tandys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

65

General Labourer

62

Farm Labourer

57

Carpenter

32

Butcher

31

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