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 30
Woollen Weaver 7
At Home 5
Gardener 3
Stone Mason 3
Labourer 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Wife 2
Domestic Servant 2
Ironer 2
Glass Cutter 2
Blanket Weaver 2
Carpet Weaver 2
House Keeper 2
Power Loom Weaver 2
Rag Grinder 2
Woollen Feeder 2
Woollen Finisher 2
Errand Boy 1
Nurse 1
Poulterer 1
Corn Merchant 1
Farm Servant Indoor 1
Farmer Of 170 Acres Employing 2 Labourer And 2 Boys 1
Ironmonger Apprentice 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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