Origins of the Tommy surname
About the Tommys
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Interesting facts about Tommy
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Tommys most likely to marry?
What are the most common Tommy first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Tommys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Tommys in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Drapers Assistant
3
Governess
3
Annuitant
2
Bar Maid
2
Commmon male occupations for Tommys in 1921
Bricklayer
15
Builder
7
Blacksmith
5
At Home
4
General Labourer
4
