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Thick Family History

Thick Surname Meaning

English (Somerset and Wiltshire): nickname from Middle English thikke ‘thick-set stout’.

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


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Where is the Thick family from?

You can see how Thick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 90 Thick families living in Somerset. This was about 19% of all the recorded Thick's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Thick families in 1891.
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What did your Thick 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 Thick. 23% of Thick men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Thick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thick were Farm Carter and Shop Assistant.

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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
    23%
  • General Farm Worker
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Farm Carter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Thick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thick 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Thick. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Thick. For the veterans among your Thick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Thick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thick in 1961 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thick 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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