Origins of the Tongs surname
About the Tongses
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Interesting facts about Tongs
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tongs surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Tongses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Tongses.
What are the most common Tongs first names?
William
John
Mary
Jane
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Common jobs for Tongses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tongses in 1921
Laundress
9
Dressmaker
6
General Servant
4
Wife
4
House Keeper
3
Common male occupations for Tongses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
11
Basket Maker
11
Errand Boy
6
Carter
4
General Labourer
4
