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Thynell Family History

Thynell 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: Tinnell, Thorell, Tennell, Thornell, Tunnell, Thyne, Tyrell, Hysell

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Where is the Thynell family from?

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

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Thynell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Thynell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thynell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Thynell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Thynell. For the veterans among your Thynell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thynell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Thynell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Thynell in 1971 was 85, and 63 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thynell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thynell 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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