Origins of the Tankard surname
About the Tankards
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Interesting facts about Tankard
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tankard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.
Who were Tankards most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Tankard first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Tankards
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tankards in 1921
Worsted Weaver
33
Dressmaker
21
Dress Maker
15
Weaver
13
Worsted Spinner
13
Common male occupations for Tankards in 1921
Butcher
18
Coal Miner
18
Hatter
17
Farmer
16
Worsted Spinner
14
