Origins of the Thornalley surname

About the Thornalleys

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    In 1921, most Thornalleys lived in east-midlands

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    What are the most common Thornalley first names?

    Samuel

    William

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    Sarah

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    Common jobs for Thornalleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Thornalleys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    2

    Farmers Daughter

    2

    Farmers Wife

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    Annuitant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Thornalleys in 1921

    Farmer

    10

    Agricultural Labourer

    6

    Brick Maker

    3

    Brickmaker

    3

    Farmers Son

    3

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