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Therrell Family History

Therrell Name Meaning

Apparently an altered form or a variant of English Terrell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tirrell, Thorell, Thornell, Terrell, Herrell, Merrell, Harrill

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Where is the Therrell family from?

You can see how Therrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Therrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Therrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Therrell families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Therrell's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Therrell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Therrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Therrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Therrell. 35% of Therrell men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Therrell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Therrell were Manager and Stenographer. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Therrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Therrell 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Therrell. 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 824 military records available for the last name Therrell. For the veterans among your Therrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Therrell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Therrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Therrell in 1955 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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