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 42
Woollen Weaver 7
Coal Miner 3
Confectioner 3
Agricultural Labourer 3
Retired Publican 2
Blanket Weaver 2
Boy Scholar 2
Mason 2
Rag Woollen Grinder 2
School Boy 2
Stone Mason 2
Wool Blanket Weaver 2
House Maid 2
Farmers Son 2
Coal Agent Dealer Wife 1
Colliery Labourer 1
Cotton Spinner 1
Cotton Weaver 1
D Matron Disengaged 1
Domestic Servant 1
Dress Maker 1
Finisher Woollen 1
Gardener 1
Land Owner 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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