Thornly Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Thornly Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Thornly family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 9
Cotton Weaver 2
Annuitant 1
C Factory Hand 1
Coachman 1
Coal Miner 1
Cop Reeler 1
Cotton Winder 1
Dyer Cotton Tenter Factory 1
Engine Fitter 1
Furniture Broker 1
General Labourer 1
House Keeper 1
Retired Grocer 1
Hat Manufacturer Out Fitter Employing 12 Men & 8 Girls 2 Boys 1
Railway Labourer 1
T P Chesk Retired Cotton Manufacture 1
Wife Of T P Chesk Retired Cotton Manufacture 1
Private Soldier 12th Regiment 1
House Maid Domestic Servant 1
Farm Servant 1

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