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Theckston Family History

Theckston Name 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: Thackston, Thurston, Teston, Cheston, Heston, Hickson, Thomaston

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Where is the Theckston family from?

You can see how Theckston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theckston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Theckston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Theckston families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Theckston's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Theckston families in 1840.
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What did your Theckston 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 Theckston. 60% of Theckston men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Theckston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theckston were Labourer Paper Mill and Hospital Nurse. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Labourer Paper Mill
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cotton Weaver
    15%
  • Hospital Nurse
    15%
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What Theckston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Theckston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theckston 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Theckston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Theckston. For the veterans among your Theckston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theckston lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Theckston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Theckston in 1967 was 82, and 72 in 2003.

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