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Thurshwell Family History

Thurshwell 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: Churchwell, Thorsell, Trussell, Harwell, Churchill, Bursell, Hartwell

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurshwell 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 7 census records available for the last name Thurshwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurshwell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thurshwell. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Thurshwell. For the veterans among your Thurshwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurshwell lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Thurshwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Thurshwell in 1980 was 76, and 61 in 1986.

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