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Thackerson Family History

Thackerson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hankerson, Ackerson, Hickerson, Thackeray, Akerson, Thacker

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Where is the Thackerson family from?

You can see how Thackerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thackerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thackerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Thackerson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thackerson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Thackerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thackerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thackerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thackerson. 50% of Thackerson 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

What Thackerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Thackerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thackerson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Thackerson. 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 169 military records available for the last name Thackerson. For the veterans among your Thackerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thackerson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thackerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thackerson in 1965 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thackerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thackerson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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