Thorney Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Thorney Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Thorney family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 27
Cotton Weaver 5
Farmer 5
Gardener 5
Farm Labourer 4
Labourer 4
Cotton Spinner 3
Assistant 3
General Labourer 3
Agricultural Labourer 3
Boiler Maker 2
Clerk 2
Porter 2
Cotton Piecer 2
Slate Quarrier 2
Paste Fitter 2
Shoe Maker 2
Domestic Servant 2
Assistant House Keeper 1
Farm Servant 1
Post Man 1
Railway Porter & Signal Man 1
Ladys Maid 1
Living On Own Means 1
Plate Layer 1

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