Origins of the Thorold surname

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    In 1921, most Thorolds lived in east-midlands

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    360 Thorold Travel & migration records
    1,700 Thorolds found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Thorolds

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    Commmon female occupations for Thorolds in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Private Means

    10

    Annuitant

    7

    Living On Her Own Means

    6

    Rectors Daughter

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Thorolds in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    15

    Grocer

    13

    Farm Labourer

    11

    Living On Own Means

    8

    Baker

    7

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