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Thorell Family History

Thorell Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from the personal name Thor + the suffix -ell

a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

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


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Where is the Thorell family from?

You can see how Thorell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Thorell families living in Dorset. This was about 26% of all the recorded Thorell's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Thorell families in 1891.
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What did your Thorell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thorell. 100% of Thorell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thorell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thorell. 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 305 military records available for the last name Thorell. For the veterans among your Thorell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Thorell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thorell in 1952 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorell 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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