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Thackery Family History

Thackery Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Thackeray.

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


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Where is the Thackery family from?

You can see how Thackery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thackery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thackery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Thackery families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Thackery's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thackery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thackery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thackery ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thackery. 100% of Thackery 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Thackery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thackery 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Thackery. 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 589 military records available for the last name Thackery. For the veterans among your Thackery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thackery lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Thackery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Thackery in 1947 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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