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Thistlewaite Family History

Thistlewaite Surname Meaning

see Thistlethwaite.

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


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Where is the Thistlewaite family from?

You can see how Thistlewaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thistlewaite family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thistlewaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Thistlewaite families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Thistlewaite's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Thistlewaite families in 1911.
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What did your Thistlewaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thistlewaite. 24% of Thistlewaite 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Shipping Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Thistlewaite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thistlewaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thistlewaite 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Thistlewaite. 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 172 military records available for the last name Thistlewaite. For the veterans among your Thistlewaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thistlewaite lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Thistlewaite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Thistlewaite in 1960 was 50, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thistlewaite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thistlewaite 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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