Researching Anthony Thackeray
Delve into the history of Anthony Thackeray using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 436 people with the Thackeray surname? In that year Thackeray was ranked number 3143 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Anthony means "Priceless" and is of Latin origin.
Records of Anthony Thackeray on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out the detail of Anthony Thackeray in your family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. A DNA test can sometimes help to make a link to a particular family name if you find you share common DNA with people who have the same or similar surnames as each other. If you are lucky then you may get a match within a few generations and discover some Thackeray ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Anthony Thackeray and the Thackeray Family History
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Thackeray Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Thackeray family tree.
Look at Parish Records for Anthony Thackeray at Find My Past.
Investigate for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Anthony Thackeray using the FreeBMD database.
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Look at the LDS Database for records about Anthony Thackeray.
Research the Thackeray surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Thackeray Military records.
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 931 people with the Thackeray surname in the UK? Thackeray is now ranked number 3167 for popularity in the UK. |
Thackeray Family Tree Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
Explore the WikiTree database for user contributed records for Anthony Thackeray.
Study MyTrees for information on the Thackeray family and people looking to contact living Thackeray relations.
Look at One Great Family for Thackeray records submitted by people who are already researching the Thackeray Family Tree.
Find Anthony Thackeray from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Thackeray Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
Research the Thackeray surname using Genealogy.com forums .
Miscellaneous Thackeray Databases
Investigate the Ellis Island Database for information on Anthony Thackeray. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Anthony Thackeray
Anthony Thackeray
Anthony Thackeray (born 19 February 1986) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a or for the Sheffield Eagles in the Betfred Championship.
He has also played at club level for Hull FC, Castleford (Heritage № 881), Widnes (two spells), York City Knights, Halifax, Dewsbury Rams and Featherstone Rovers. In 2019 he helped the Eagles to win the inaugural 1895 Cup as they defeated Widnes Vikings 36–18 in the final; Thackeray scored a try following a 60-yard run and was presented with the Ray French Award for Man of the Match.
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