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Thurkettle Family History

Thurkettle Surname Meaning

see Thirkettle.

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


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Where is the Thurkettle family from?

You can see how Thurkettle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurkettle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Thurkettle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Thurkettle family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Thurkettle's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Thurkettle families in 1911.
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What did your Thurkettle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thurkettle. 50% of Thurkettle men worked as a Carpenter and 89% of Thurkettle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thurkettle were Retired and Housewife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Thurkettle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thurkettle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurkettle 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Thurkettle. 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 159 military records available for the last name Thurkettle. For the veterans among your Thurkettle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurkettle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Thurkettle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Thurkettle in 1955 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurkettle 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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