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Thick Family History

Thick Surname Meaning

English (Somerset and Wiltshire): nickname from Middle English thikke ‘thick-set stout’.

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


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You can see how Thick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Thick families living in Quebec. This was about 36% of all the recorded Thick's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thick families in 1911.
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What did your Thick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thick. 100% of Thick 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Thick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thick 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Thick. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Thick. For the veterans among your Thick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Thick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thick in 1961 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thick 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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