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Thexton Family History

Thexton Name Meaning

see Theakston .

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


Similar surnames: Thaxton, Henton, Exton, Sexton, Heaton, Shenton, Shelton, Haxton

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Where is the Thexton family from?

You can see how Thexton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thexton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thexton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Thexton families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thexton's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Thexton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thexton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thexton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thexton. 54% of Thexton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thexton women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Thexton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thexton 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Thexton. 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 431 military records available for the last name Thexton. For the veterans among your Thexton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thexton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Thexton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Thexton in 1963 was 69, and 56 in 2003.

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