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Thorel Family History

Thorel Surname 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: Thore, Thorell, Thoren, Borel, Thor, Thorn, Shore, Toren, Thorley

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Where is the Thorel family from?

You can see how Thorel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thorel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Thorel families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Thorel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Thorel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorel 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Thorel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Thorel. For the veterans among your Thorel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Thorel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Thorel in 1962 was 81, and 53 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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