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Thedell Family History

Thedell 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, Theall, Fredell, Tewell, Theel, Bedell, Thede, Hewell

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Where is the Thedell family from?

You can see how Thedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thedell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Thedell families living in Utah. This was about 80% of all the recorded Thedell's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Thedell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thedell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Thedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Thedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thedell 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Thedell. 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 24 military records available for the last name Thedell. For the veterans among your Thedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thedell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Thedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Thedell in 1969 was 72, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thedell 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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