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Thisselle Family History

Thisselle 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: Thissell, Boisselle, Trussell, Bissell, Thorsell, Hassell, Tassell

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Where is the Thisselle family from?

You can see how Thisselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thisselle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thisselle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Thisselle families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Thisselle's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Thisselle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thisselle 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 did your Thisselle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thisselle. 100% of Thisselle 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Thisselle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Thisselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thisselle 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 Thisselle. 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 4 military records available for the last name Thisselle. For the veterans among your Thisselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thisselle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Thisselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Thisselle in 1964 was 83, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thisselle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thisselle 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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