Origins of the Tankins surname

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    In 1921, most Tankinses lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Tankins

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    What are the most common Tankins first names?

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    William

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Tankinses

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    Commmon female occupations for Tankinses in 1921

    House Servant

    4

    Butcher

    2

    Charwoman

    2

    Cook

    2

    Hawker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Tankinses in 1921

    Carpenter

    9

    Butcher

    7

    General Laborer

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

    Baker

    2

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