Origins of the Thane surname

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    In 1921, most Thanes lived in south-west

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    890 Thanes found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Thanes

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    Commmon female occupations for Thanes in 1921

    House Servant

    4

    Dressmaker

    3

    Housemaid Domestic

    3

    Laundress

    3

    Tailoress

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Thanes in 1921

    Carter

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Errand Boy

    3

    Farm Labourer

    3

    Ploughman

    3

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