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Thissell Family History

Thissell Surname Meaning

German and Danish (of German origin): from a pet form based on Thias a shortened form of the personal name Mathias (see Matthew).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thissell family from?

You can see how Thissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thissell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thissell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Thissell families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Thissell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thissell families in 1891.
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What did your Thissell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thissell. 39% of Thissell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Thissell women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Thissell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thissell 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Thissell. 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 326 military records available for the last name Thissell. For the veterans among your Thissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thissell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Thissell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thissell in 1954 was 33, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thissell 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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