Origins of the Thurnham surname

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    In 1921, most Thurnhams lived in east

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    Common jobs for Thurnhams

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    Commmon female occupations for Thurnhams in 1921

    Attending School

    2

    Book Folder

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    General Servant Domestic

    2

    Girls School Mistress

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Thurnhams in 1921

    Schoolmaster

    4

    Attending School

    2

    Cotton Cop Dyer

    2

    Gentleman

    2

    Labour Underground

    2

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