Origins of the Thompkins surname
About the Thompkinses
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Interesting facts about Thompkins
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Thompkins surname. The oldest one dates back to 1817.
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Our tell us which families married Thompkinses.
What are the most common Thompkins first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Thompkinses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Thompkinses in 1921
Domestic Servant
5
Dressmaker
5
Laundress
4
Butcher
3
Dress Maker
3
Common male occupations for Thompkinses in 1921
Butcher
15
Farm Hands
14
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
12
Agricultural Labourer
10
General Labourer
7
