Origins of the Tonking surname
About the Tonkings
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Interesting facts about Tonking
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tonking surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
Who were Tonkings most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Tonkings.
What are the most common Tonking first names?
John
Richard
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Tonkings
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tonkings in 1921
Annuitant
3
Dress Maker
3
House Servant
3
Mine Girl
3
Tin Dresser
3
Common male occupations for Tonkings in 1921
Copper Miner
9
Tin Miner
7
Miner
5
Mine Carpenter
3
Wholesale Drapery Warehouseman
3
