Origins of the Thornecroft surname

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    In 1921, most Thornecrofts lived in east-midlands

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    Common jobs for Thornecrofts

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    Commmon female occupations for Thornecrofts in 1921

    General Servant

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    House Keeper

    3

    Daur

    2

    Watchmaker

    2

    Boat Builder

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Thornecrofts in 1921

    Boot Trade

    3

    Brass Cock Finisher

    3

    Brass Founder

    3

    Bricklayer

    3

    Builder

    2

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