Thornes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Thornes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Thornes family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 38
Stone Mason 4
Miner In Stone 3
Rag Dealer 2
Servant 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Labourer 2
House Servant 2
House Maid 1
Kitchenmaid 1
Parish Releif 1
Retired Inn Keeper 1
Blanket Raiser 1
Domestic Duties 1
Engine Tenter 1
Frielder 1
Gardener 1
Grammar Teacher 1
Milliner 1
Plasterer 1
Railway Constructor 1
Shoe Maker 1
Warehouseman 1
Warehouseman Wife 1
Wool Comber 1

Thornes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Thorns 86% 2,428
2 Thornes 100% 1,840

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The surname Thornes is the 2nd most popular variant of Thorns.

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