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Thurtell Family History

Thurtell Name Meaning

variant of Thirkell with late dissimilation of kl to tl.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hartell, Thorsell, Hurrell, Shortell, Thorell, Thornell, Therrell

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Where is the Thurtell family from?

You can see how Thurtell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurtell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thurtell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Thurtell families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thurtell's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Thurtell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurtell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thurtell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thurtell. 100% of Thurtell women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thurtell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurtell 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Thurtell. 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 178 military records available for the last name Thurtell. For the veterans among your Thurtell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurtell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Thurtell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Thurtell in 1965 was 75, and 77 in 2002.

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