Threadgill Family History

Threadgill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Threadgold a metonymic occupational name for someone who embroidered fine clothes with gold thread from Middle English thred(en) ‘to thread’.

It originates from the Old English noun thrǣd ‘thread’.

In this context, the name highlights the skill of working with gold thread in the craft of embroidery.

The term not only signifies the profession but also reflects the artistry associated with creating luxurious garments.

This blend of language and craft exemplifies the significance of textile work in historical English culture.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Treadwell, Threlfall, Thrall, Theall, Greenhill, Edgell, Thornhill, Shadwell, Treadway, Headrick

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2K	Military Records
277	Immigration Records
9K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Threadgill family from?

You can see how Threadgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Threadgill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Threadgill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Threadgill families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Threadgill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Threadgill families in 1891.

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What did your Threadgill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, miner (heavy worker) and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Threadgill. 34% of Threadgill men worked as a miner (heavy worker) and 85% of Threadgill women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Threadgill were Bus conductor and Unpaid household 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.

miner (heavy worker)

34%

steelworks labourer

34%

Bus conductor

34%

Unpaid domestic duties

85%

Shorthand typist

ship basket maker

Unpaid household duties

What Threadgill family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 9K census records available for the last name Threadgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Threadgill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 277 immigration records available for the last name Threadgill. 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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Military Records

There are 2K military records available for the last name Threadgill. For the veterans among your Threadgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Threadgill lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Threadgill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Threadgill in 1953 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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Threadgill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Threadgold a metonymic occupational name for someone who embroidered fine clothes with gold thread from Middle English thred(en) ‘to thread’.

It originates from the Old English noun thrǣd ‘thread’.

In this context, the name highlights the skill of working with gold thread in the craft of embroidery.

The term not only signifies the profession but also reflects the artistry associated with creating luxurious garments.

This blend of language and craft exemplifies the significance of textile work in historical English culture.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Threadgill family from?

What did your Threadgill ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

miner (heavy worker)

34%

steelworks labourer

34%

Bus conductor

34%

Unpaid domestic duties

85%

Shorthand typist

ship basket maker

Unpaid household duties

What Threadgill family records will you find?

What is the average Threadgill lifespan?

Threadgill Family History

Threadgill Surname Meaning

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Threadgill Surname Meaning

70,000 record(s) for Threadgill

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Where is the Threadgill family from?

What did your Threadgill ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Threadgill family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Threadgill lifespan?

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