Origins of the Thornington surname
About the Thorningtons
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Interesting facts about Thornington
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Who were Thorningtons most likely to marry?
What are the most common Thornington first names?
James
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Thorningtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Thorningtons in 1921
Laundress
7
Dressmaker
3
Stay Maker
2
Busk Coverer
1
Charwoman
1
Commmon male occupations for Thorningtons in 1921
General Labourer
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Clerk
2
Officer Of Customs And Excise
2
Assistant Auditor
1
