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Thake Family History

Thake Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Thake family from?

You can see how Thake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thake family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Thake families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Thake families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Thake's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thake families in 1911.
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What did your Thake ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thake. 19% of Thake men worked as a Farmworker and 78% of Thake women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thake were Builders Labourer and Domestic Service.

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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

  • Farmworker
    19%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Service
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Thake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thake 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Thake. 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 629 military records available for the last name Thake. For the veterans among your Thake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thake lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Thake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Thake in 1958 was 41, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thake 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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