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Thickson Family History

Thickson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hickson, Erickson, Rickson, Hinkson, Nickson, Wickson, Dickson

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Where is the Thickson family from?

You can see how Thickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thickson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thickson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Thickson families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Thickson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thickson families in 1911.
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What did your Thickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thickson. 67% of Thickson men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

What Thickson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Thickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thickson 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Thickson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Thickson. For the veterans among your Thickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thickson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Thickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thickson in 1972 was 77, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thickson 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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