Origins of the Thurnell surname
About the Thurnells
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Interesting facts about Thurnell
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Thurnell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1765.
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William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Thurnells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Thurnells in 1921
Dress Maker
5
Milliner
4
Dressmaker
3
Gentlewoman
3
At A Confectioners
2
Common male occupations for Thurnells in 1921
Rope Maker
5
Fisherman
4
Fireman
3
Boot Clicker
2
Carman
2
