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Thistlethwayte Family History

Thistlethwayte Surname Meaning

see Thistlethwaite.

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


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Where is the Thistlethwayte family from?

You can see how Thistlethwayte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thistlethwayte family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Thistlethwayte families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Thistlethwayte families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thistlethwayte's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thistlethwayte families in 1891.
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What did your Thistlethwayte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thistlethwayte. 100% of Thistlethwayte 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Thistlethwayte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thistlethwayte 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Thistlethwayte. 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 19 military records available for the last name Thistlethwayte. For the veterans among your Thistlethwayte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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