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Thnell Family History

Thnell 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: Tunell, Thell, Hell, Knell, Tell, Truell, Thiel, Tinnell, Nell, Thill

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Where is the Thnell family from?

You can see how Thnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thnell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Thnell family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thnell's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Thnell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Thnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thnell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Thnell. 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 Thnell. For the veterans among your Thnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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