Origins of the Thornaley surname

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    In 1921, most Thornaleys lived in northern-ireland

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    46 Thornaleys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Thornaleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Thornaleys in 1921

    General Serv

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    House Servant

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    Pauper

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    Commmon male occupations for Thornaleys in 1921

    Warehouseman

    2

    Coal Merchant

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    Farmer 9 Acres

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    Farmer And Brickmaker... Acres Of Land 16 Men ###

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    Framer

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