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Thorsell Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from the personal name Thor + possessive -s- + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius. Alternatively the element Thors may represent a placename formed with Tors- as for example Torshälla.

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


Similar surnames: Thornell, Thorell, Torell, Forsell, Nordell, Thoren, Tyrrell, Norell

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Where is the Thorsell family from?

You can see how Thorsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thorsell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Thorsell families living in Warwickshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Thorsell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Thorsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thorsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thorsell. 26% of Thorsell men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Thorsell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thorsell were Proprietor and Laundress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thorsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorsell 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 779 immigration records available for the last name Thorsell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 312 military records available for the last name Thorsell. For the veterans among your Thorsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorsell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Thorsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thorsell in 1954 was 56, and 76 in 2002.

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