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Thistlewhite Family History

Thistlewhite Surname Meaning

see Thistlethwaite.

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


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Where is the Thistlewhite family from?

You can see how Thistlewhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thistlewhite family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Thistlewhite families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thistlewhite's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thistlewhite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thistlewhite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thistlewhite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thistlewhite. 100% of Thistlewhite men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 100% of Thistlewhite 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

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Thistlewhite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Thistlewhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thistlewhite 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Thistlewhite. 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 14 military records available for the last name Thistlewhite. For the veterans among your Thistlewhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thistlewhite lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Thistlewhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thistlewhite in 1966 was 79, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thistlewhite 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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