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Theakston Family History

Theakston Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Theakston in North Yorkshire which probably derives its name from an Old English personal name Thēofoc or Tēoduc.

It combines the personal name with the Old English term tūn, meaning ‘farmstead estate’.

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


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Where is the Theakston family from?

You can see how Theakston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theakston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Theakston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 152 Theakston families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Theakston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Theakston families in 1891.
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What did your Theakston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Theakston. 84% of Theakston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Theakston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theakston 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Theakston. 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 339 military records available for the last name Theakston. For the veterans among your Theakston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theakston lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Theakston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Theakston in 1956 was 51, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theakston 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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