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Thornell Family History

Thornell Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element thorn an ornamental spelling of torn ‘thorn bush’ + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

English: variant of Thornhill.

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


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Where is the Thornell family from?

You can see how Thornell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thornell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Thornell families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Thornell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thornell families in 1911.
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What did your Thornell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thornell. 100% of Thornell 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%

What Thornell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Thornell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornell 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Thornell. 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 Thornell. For the veterans among your Thornell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Thornell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Thornell in 1958 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thornell 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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