Origins of the Thorney surname
About the Thorneys
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Interesting facts about Thorney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Thorney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1701.
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What are the most common Thorney first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Thorneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Thorneys in 1921
Living On Own Means
6
Cook
5
Dressmaker
5
House Servant
5
Private Means
4
Common male occupations for Thorneys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
11
Cabinetmaker
7
Joiner
7
Tailor
7
Carpenter
5
