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Theakstone Family History

Theakstone Surname Meaning

see Theakston.

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


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Where is the Theakstone family from?

You can see how Theakstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theakstone family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Theakstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Theakstone families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Theakstone's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Theakstone families in 1891.
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What did your Theakstone 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 Theakstone. 60% of Theakstone men worked as a Builders Labourer and 78% of Theakstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theakstone were Coalminer Below 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    60%
  • Coalminer Below
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Theakstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theakstone 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Theakstone. 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 92 military records available for the last name Theakstone. For the veterans among your Theakstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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