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Thomasell Family History

Thomasell 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: Thorsell, Tomasello, Tomaselli, Thomas, Thorell, Thornell, Thomason

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Where is the Thomasell family from?

You can see how Thomasell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomasell family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Thomasell families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thomasell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Thomasell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomasell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thomasell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Thomasell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomasell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Thomasell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Thomasell. For the veterans among your Thomasell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomasell lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Thomasell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thomasell in 1981 was 94, and 96 in 2002.

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