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Thell Family History

Thell Surname Meaning

German: variant of Tell 1 or

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thell family from?

You can see how Thell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Thell families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Thell's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Thell families in 1911.
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What did your Thell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thell. 100% of Thell men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thell 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Thell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thell. For the veterans among your Thell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Thell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Thell in 1955 was 38, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thell 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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