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Thurell Family History

Thurell 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: Thorell, Tyrrell, Truell, Thorsell, Hurrell, Torell, Thornell, Thull

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Where is the Thurell family from?

You can see how Thurell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thurell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Thurell families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Thurell's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Thurell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thurell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Thurell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Thurell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Thurell. 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 23 military records available for the last name Thurell. For the veterans among your Thurell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Thurell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thurell in 1974 was 83, and 89 in 1998.

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