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Thistleton Family History

Thistleton Surname Meaning

from Thistleton in Kirkham (Lancs) or Thistleton (Rutland) both of which are recorded as Thistelton in the 13th and 14th centuries.

The place-names derive from Old English þistel ‘thistle’ + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

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


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Where is the Thistleton family from?

You can see how Thistleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thistleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thistleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Thistleton families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Thistleton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thistleton families in 1891.
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What did your Thistleton 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 Thistleton. 34% of Thistleton men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Thistleton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thistleton were Cotton Weaver and Unpd 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
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Cotton Weaver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Thistleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thistleton 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Thistleton. 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 264 military records available for the last name Thistleton. For the veterans among your Thistleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thistleton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Thistleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Thistleton in 1970 was 83, and 71 in 2002.

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