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Thatcher Family History

Thatcher Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a thatcher, someone who covered roofs in straw from an agent derivative of Middle English thach(en) ‘to thatch’.

Old English thæccan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thatcher family from?

You can see how Thatcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thatcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thatcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 702 Thatcher families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Thatcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thatcher families in 1891.
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What did your Thatcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thatcher. 10% of Thatcher men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Thatcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thatcher were Carpenter joiner and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Gardener
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Carpenter joiner
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 120,000 census records available for the last name Thatcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thatcher 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Thatcher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14,000 military records available for the last name Thatcher. For the veterans among your Thatcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thatcher lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Thatcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thatcher in 1943 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thatcher 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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