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Thinell Family History

Thinell 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: Thiel, Tinnell, Thill, Thorell, Tennell, Thornell, Tunnell, Thissell

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Where is the Thinell family from?

You can see how Thinell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thinell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thinell family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Thinell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Thinell families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Thinell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thinell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Thinell. 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 military records available for the last name Thinell. For the veterans among your Thinell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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