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Thaker Family History

Thaker Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat): variant of Thakkar. English (Norfolk): variant of Thacker.

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


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Where is the Thaker family from?

You can see how Thaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Thaker families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thaker's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Thaker families in 1911.
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What did your Thaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thaker. 67% of Thaker 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Thaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Thaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaker 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Thaker. 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 102 military records available for the last name Thaker. For the veterans among your Thaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaker lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Thaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thaker in 1979 was 56, and 49 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thaker 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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