Origins of the Thornber surname

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    In 1921, most Thornbers lived in london

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    530 Thornber Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Thornbers

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    Commmon female occupations for Thornbers in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    193

    Weaver Cotton

    51

    Cotton Winder

    33

    Weaver

    31

    Dressmaker

    20

    Commmon male occupations for Thornbers in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    140

    Farmer

    57

    Weaver

    31

    Weaver Cotton

    31

    Stone Mason

    20

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