Origins of the Thorniley surname
About the Thornileys
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Interesting facts about Thorniley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Thorniley surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Thornileys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Thornileys.
What are the most common Thorniley first names?
David
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Thornileys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Thornileys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
12
Widow
9
Living On Own Means
7
House Keeper
5
Housekeeper
5
Common male occupations for Thornileys in 1921
Yeoman
17
Farmer
9
Blacksmith
6
General Labourer
6
Grocers Assistant
5
