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Thackrey Family History

Thackrey Surname Meaning

see Thackray.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thackrey family from?

You can see how Thackrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thackrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thackrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Thackrey families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Thackrey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Thackrey families in 1911.
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What did your Thackrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thackrey. 67% of Thackrey 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
    67%
  • Geologist
    34%

What Thackrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thackrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thackrey 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Thackrey. 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 225 military records available for the last name Thackrey. For the veterans among your Thackrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thackrey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Thackrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thackrey in 1952 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thackrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thackrey 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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