Origins of the Tongate surname
About the Tongates
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Interesting facts about Tongate
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tongate surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Tongate first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Tongates
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tongates in 1921
Milliner
2
Assistant Housekeeper
1
Assistant Teacher
1
Assistant Teacher Sc
1
Assisting In The Business
1
Common male occupations for Tongates in 1921
Farmer
5
Agricultural Labourer
3
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
3
Assistant
2
Furnishing Apprentice
2
