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Theakston Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Theakston in North Yorkshire which probably derives its name from an Old English personal name Thēofoc or Tēoduc + Old English tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heaston, Thackston, Easton, Beaston, Harston, Thurston, Whealton

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Where is the Theakston family from?

You can see how Theakston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theakston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Theakston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Theakston families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 52% of all the recorded Theakston's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Theakston families in 1911.
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What did your Theakston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Theakston. 43% of Theakston men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Printer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Theakston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theakston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 439 immigration records available for the last name Theakston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 339 military records available for the last name Theakston. For the veterans among your Theakston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theakston lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Theakston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Theakston in 1956 was 51, and 72 in 2003.

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