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Thirkett Family History

Thirkett 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: Birkett, Turkett, Trickett, Hackett, Burkett, Trivett, Triplett

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Where is the Thirkett family from?

You can see how Thirkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirkett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Thirkett family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Thirkett's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Thirkett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thirkett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thirkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thirkett. 100% of Thirkett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Thirkett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Thirkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirkett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Thirkett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thirkett. For the veterans among your Thirkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirkett lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thirkett

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