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Thernell Family History

Thernell 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: Thornell, Therrell, Thorsell, Kernell, Thorell, Tennell, Sherrell

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Where is the Thernell family from?

You can see how Thernell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thernell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Thernell families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Thernell family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Thernell's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thernell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thernell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Thernell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thernell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Thernell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Thernell. For the veterans among your Thernell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thernell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Thernell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thernell in 1976 was 74, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thernell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thernell 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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