Thornley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Thornley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Thornley family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 66
Weaver 43
Silk Weaver 33
Farmer 27
Labourer 24
Agricultural Labourer 23
Independent 21
Female Servant 20
Cotton Spinner 19
Cotton Piecer 17
Cotton Factory 14
Bleacher 13
Joiner 11
Male Servant 9
Shoe Maker 9
Cotton Winder 8
Sawyer 8
Apprentice 8
Hatter 8
Ag Lab 8
Cotton Doubler 8
Shop Keeper 7
Blacksmith 6
Book Keeper 6
Spinner 6

Thornley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Thornley 100% 21,879
2 Thornely 75% 740
3 Thorniley 89% 456
4 Thornly 88% 386
5 Thorneley 89% 226
6 Thronley 75% 154

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The surname Thornley is the most popular version of all its varients

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