Theakstone History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins and Etymology of Theakstone

The surname Theakstone was first found in North Yorkshire at Theakston, a village and civil parish in the Hambleton district which is sometimes spelt Theakstone. Relatively small over the years, the village dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 where it was listed as Eston. 1

Later in 1157, the village was named Thekeston and probably meant "farmstead or village of a man called Theodec," from the Old English personal name + "tun." 2

Hence, conjecturally, the surname is descended from the tenant of the village and lands of Theakston, held by Robert, Count Alan's man, who was recorded in the Domesday Book census of 1086.

Early History of the Theakstone family

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Theakstone Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Theackston, Theaxton, Thexton, Theakston, Thaxton, Thackston, Theakstone, Thekston, Thakston and many more.

Early Notables of the Theakstone family

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Theakstone migration to Australia +

Theakstone Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

William Theakstone, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sir Charles Forbes" in 1839 3
Ann Croker Theakstone, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sir Charles Forbes" in 1839 3
Robert Theakstone, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sir Charles Forbes" in 1839 3
George Theakstone, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sir Charles Forbes" in 1839 3

Sources +

Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SIR CHARLES FORBES (originally Charles Forbes) 1839. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1839SirCharlesForbes.htm