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
Cotton Weaver 66
School 43
Farmer 12
Weaver 12
Cotton Winder 7
Weaver (cotton) 7
Dressmaker 6
Weaver Cotton 6
Weaver In Cotton Mill 5
At Home 4
Cotton Cloth Weaver 4
Housekeeper 4
Scolar 4
Assisting In The Business 3
Bollin Cotton Winder 3
Carter 3
Cotten Weaver 3
Cotton Manufacturer 3
House Duties 3
Private Means 3
Weaver Coton 3
Cotton Industry Weaver 3
Dress Maker 3
Gardener (domestic) 2
General Labourer 2

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