Thorley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Thorley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Thorley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 50
Female Servant 47
Labourer 25
Collier 17
Independent 17
Silk Piecer 17
Farmer 13
Male Servant 13
Silk Weaver 12
Shoe Maker 9
Turner 7
Weaver 7
Potter 6
Coal Miner Miner Miner 6
Tailor 5
Cotton Weaver 5
Carpenter 5
Miner 5
Silk 4
Silk Winder 4
Bonnet Maker 4
Dress Maker 4
Independant 4
Porter 3
Apprentice 3

Thorley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Thorley 100% 13,702
2 Thurley 86% 3,864
3 Atherley 75% 1,566
4 Atherly 57% 331
5 Eatherley 67% 215
6 Thirley 86% 209
7 Tharley 86% 117

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The surname Thorley is the most popular version of all its varients

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