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Thorall Family History

Thorall 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, Thrall, Thorsell, Torell, Thornell, Tholl, Theall, Shortall

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Where is the Thorall family from?

You can see how Thorall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thorall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Thorall families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Thorall's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Thorall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Thorall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorall 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Thorall. 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 11 military records available for the last name Thorall. For the veterans among your Thorall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorall lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Thorall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thorall in 1972 was 86, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorall 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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