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Thistlewood Family History

Thistlewood Surname Meaning

see Thistlethwaite.

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


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Where is the Thistlewood family from?

You can see how Thistlewood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thistlewood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thistlewood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Thistlewood families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thistlewood's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thistlewood families in 1911.
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What did your Thistlewood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thistlewood. 50% of Thistlewood men worked as a Builders Labourer and 86% of Thistlewood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thistlewood were Stone Quarry General Labourer Heavy Work and Shop Overseer.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Stone Quarry General Labourer Heavy Work
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Home Duties
    4%
  • Shop Overseer
    4%

What Thistlewood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thistlewood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thistlewood 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Thistlewood. 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 336 military records available for the last name Thistlewood. For the veterans among your Thistlewood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thistlewood lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thistlewood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thistlewood in 1964 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thistlewood 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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