Origins of the Thurstan surname
About the Thurstans
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Interesting facts about Thurstan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Thurstan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1196.
Who were Thurstans most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Thurstan first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Thurstans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Thurstans in 1921
Dressmaker
3
House Servant
3
At Home
2
Box Maker
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Common male occupations for Thurstans in 1921
Upholsterer
5
Yeoman
5
Carpenter
4
Painter
4
Bricklayer
3
