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Origins of the Thurgood surname

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Where do most Thurgoods live?

In 1921, most Thurgoods lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Thurgoods

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 10,800 records for the Thurgood surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Thurgoods most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Thurgood first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Thurgoods

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Thurgoods in 1921
General Servant Domestic

46

Laundress

45

Dressmaker

36

Domestic Servant

30

House Servant

25

Common Male occupations for Thurgoods in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

125

Farm Labourer

55

General Labourer

51

Carman

44

Carpenter

43

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