This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Thenell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Thenell Family History

Thenell 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: Hensell, Tinnell, Thorell, Tennell, Thornell, Theall, Tunnell, Tewell

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Thenell family from?

You can see how Thenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thenell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Thenell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Thenell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thenell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thenell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Thenell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thenell. 60% of Thenell men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Thenell | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Wager
    40%

What Thenell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Thenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thenell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Thenell

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Thenell. 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.

View all Thenell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Thenell. For the veterans among your Thenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Thenell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Thenell family history

Discover More

What is the average Thenell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Thenell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thenell in 1954 was 51, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thenell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thenell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Thenell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial