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Threadgold Family History

Threadgold Surname Meaning

From Middle English t(h)reden ‘to thread’ + gold ‘gold’ for a high-class embroiderer who used worked with gold thread.

This surname may have become confused with Tredgett.

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


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Where is the Threadgold family from?

You can see how Threadgold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Threadgold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Threadgold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Threadgold families living in Cheshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Threadgold's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Threadgold families in 1891.
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What did your Threadgold 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 Threadgold. 9% of Threadgold men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Threadgold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Threadgold were Cheshire County Council Roadman and 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
    9%
  • Newsagent
    9%
  • Gamekeeper
    9%
  • Cheshire County Council Roadman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Threadgold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Threadgold 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Threadgold. 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 477 military records available for the last name Threadgold. For the veterans among your Threadgold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Threadgold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Threadgold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Threadgold in 1965 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Threadgold 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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