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Thimell Family History

Thimell 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: Thiel, Thill, Thorell, Thissell, Shimel, Tiell, Hamell, Thiele, Himel

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Where is the Thimell family from?

You can see how Thimell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thimell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thimell families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Thimell family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Thimell's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thimell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thimell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thimell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thimell. 100% of Thimell men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Thimell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thimell 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Thimell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Thimell. For the veterans among your Thimell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thimell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Thimell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thimell in 1971 was 68, and 62 in 2003.

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