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Thackston Family History

Thackston Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Theakston. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Thackston family from?

You can see how Thackston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thackston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thackston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Thackston families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Thackston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thackston families in 1911.
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What did your Thackston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thackston. 30% of Thackston men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Thackston women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thackston were Operator and Weaver.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Weaver
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Thackston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thackston 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Thackston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thackston. For the veterans among your Thackston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thackston lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Thackston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thackston in 1948 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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