Origins of the Thurlwell surname

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    In 1921, most Thurlwells lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Thurlwells

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    Commmon female occupations for Thurlwells in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Domestic Servant

    3

    Dress Maker

    3

    General Servant Domestic

    3

    Servant Domestic

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Thurlwells in 1921

    Stone Mason

    11

    Coal Miner

    10

    Agricultural Labourer

    7

    Blacksmith

    6

    Painter

    5

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