Origins of the Thornycroft surname

About the Thornycrofts

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    In 1921, most Thornycrofts lived in west-midlands

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    Common jobs for Thornycrofts

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    Commmon female occupations for Thornycrofts in 1921

    Laundress

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    Spinster

    6

    House Servant

    5

    Charwoman

    3

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Thornycrofts in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    11

    Farmer

    8

    Civil Engineer

    4

    General Labourer

    4

    Sculptor

    3

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