Origins of the Thornelow surname

About the Thornelows

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    In 1921, most Thornelows lived in west-midlands

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    Common jobs for Thornelows

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    Commmon female occupations for Thornelows in 1921

    At Home

    2

    General Servant

    2

    Nurse

    2

    Silk Winder

    2

    Annuitant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Thornelows in 1921

    Coal Miner Hewer

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

    Coal Miner

    2

    Colly Ripper Below Gd

    2

    Cordwainer

    2

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