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Thackwray Family History

Thackwray Surname Meaning

see Thackray.

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


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Where is the Thackwray family from?

You can see how Thackwray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thackwray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thackwray families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Thackwray families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Thackwray's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thackwray families in 1911.
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What did your Thackwray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thackwray. 50% of Thackwray men worked as a Postman and 80% of Thackwray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thackwray were Motor Lorry Driver Coal hardisge Heavy Work and Dressmaker.

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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 1939

  • Postman
    50%
  • Motor Lorry Driver Coal hardisge Heavy Work
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Musician
    7%
  • Tailoress
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Thackwray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thackwray 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Thackwray. 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 178 military records available for the last name Thackwray. For the veterans among your Thackwray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thackwray lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Thackwray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thackwray in 1971 was 63, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thackwray 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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