Origins of the Tharpe surname
About the Tharpes
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Interesting facts about Tharpe
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tharpe surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Tharpes most likely to marry?
Thorp Or Tharp Or Tharpes
Our tell us which families married Tharpes.
What are the most common Tharpe first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Tharpes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tharpes in 1921
Silk Weaver
4
Waterman
4
Cotton Mill Worker
3
Glover
3
House Keeper
3
Common male occupations for Tharpes in 1921
Farm Hands
22
General Farmers
16
Butcher
15
Agricultural Labourer
12
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
12
