Thornber Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Thornber Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Thornber family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 89
Cotton Weaver 63
Farmer 13
Living On Own Means 6
Living On Her Own Means 6
House Keeper 5
Coal Miner 4
Check Weaver 4
Dress Maker 4
General Labourer 3
Agricultural Labourer 3
Clerk 3
Cotton Winder 3
Woollen Piecer & Joiner 3
Joiner 2
Work In Mine 2
Agricultural Employed On The Farm 2
Cotton Manufacturer 2
General Servant 2
Grocer 2
Ostler 2
Charwoman 2
Port Errand Boy 2
Farm Servant 2
Farmers Daughter 2

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