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Thitchener Family History

Thitchener Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mitchener, Hitchner, Kitchener, Hitchen, Thatcher, Whitener

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Where is the Thitchener family from?

You can see how Thitchener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thitchener family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thitchener families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Thitchener families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Thitchener's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thitchener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thitchener 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 Thitchener ancestors do for a living?

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

What Thitchener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Thitchener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thitchener 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 Thitchener. 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 49 military records available for the last name Thitchener. For the veterans among your Thitchener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thitchener lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Thitchener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Thitchener in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thitchener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thitchener 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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