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Thurel Family History

Thurel 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: Turek, Turkel, Thune, Thurn, Thiel, Tuel, Theurer, Thore, Thorell

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Where is the Thurel family from?

You can see how Thurel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurel family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Thurel families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Thurel's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Thurel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurel 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 26 census records available for the last name Thurel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Thurel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thurel. For the veterans among your Thurel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurel lifespan?

Average Thurel life expectancy in 1987 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurel 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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