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Thonell Family History

Thonell 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: Thorell, Thornell, Thorsell, Tinnell, Howell, Torell, Tennell

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Where is the Thonell family from?

You can see how Thonell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thonell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thonell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Thonell families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thonell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Thonell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Thonell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thonell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Thonell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Thonell. For the veterans among your Thonell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thonell lifespan?

Average Thonell life expectancy in 1989 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thonell 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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