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Theasby Family History

Theasby Surname Meaning

probably a late variant of Thorsby. Compare Ralph Thoresby 1689 Ralph Thesby 1692 in IGI (Leeds WR Yorks).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Theasby family from?

You can see how Theasby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theasby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Theasby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Theasby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Theasby families in 1891.
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What did your Theasby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Theasby. 50% of Theasby men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Theasby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Theasby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theasby 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Theasby. 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 61 military records available for the last name Theasby. For the veterans among your Theasby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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