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Theaker Family History

Theaker Surname Meaning

English (northern): occupational name from Middle English thekker ‘thatcher’ (an agent derivative of Old Norse thekja ‘to cover’).

Compare Thacker Thatcher.

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


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Where is the Theaker family from?

You can see how Theaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Theaker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 406 Theaker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Theaker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Theaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theaker 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 Theaker 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 Theaker. 24% of Theaker men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Theaker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theaker were Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and Incapacitated.

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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
    24%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Grocers Assistant
    6%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Theaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Theaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theaker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Theaker. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Theaker. For the veterans among your Theaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Theaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Theaker in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theaker 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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