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Thirsk Family History

Thirsk Surname Meaning

from Thirsk (NR Yorks) which is recorded as Tresche Trescke and Threske in the 12th and 13th centuries.

The place-name derives from Old Scandinavian *þresk ‘fen lake’.

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


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Where is the Thirsk family from?

You can see how Thirsk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirsk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Thirsk families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 195 Thirsk families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thirsk's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thirsk families in 1891.
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What did your Thirsk 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 Thirsk. 43% of Thirsk men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Thirsk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thirsk were Retired and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Bricklayer Heavy Work
    29%
  • Retired
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Thirsk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirsk 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Thirsk. 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 359 military records available for the last name Thirsk. For the veterans among your Thirsk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirsk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thirsk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thirsk in 1964 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

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