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Origins of the Tomkinson surname

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About the Tomkinsons

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Where do most Tomkinsons live?

In 1921, most Tomkinsons lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Tomkinsons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 21,700 records for the Tomkinson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Tomkinsons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Tomkinson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Tomkinsons

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

Common Female occupations for Tomkinsons in 1921
Dressmaker

85

Domestic Servant

64

Tailoress

55

General Servant

49

House Servant

49

Common Male occupations for Tomkinsons in 1921
Coal Miner

92

Farmer

80

General Labourer

69

Bricklayer

63

Agricultural Labourer

62

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