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Thrussell Family History

Thrussell Surname Meaning

from Middle English thros(t)el thrus(t)el ‘song thrush’ (Old English þros(t)le). Compare Thrush.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thrussell family from?

You can see how Thrussell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thrussell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Thrussell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Thrussell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Thrussell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thrussell families in 1911.
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What did your Thrussell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thrussell. 30% of Thrussell men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Thrussell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thrussell were Gardenerheavy Worker and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • Chauffeur
    18%
  • Gardenerheavy Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Thrussell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Thrussell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thrussell 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Thrussell. 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 377 military records available for the last name Thrussell. For the veterans among your Thrussell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thrussell lifespan?

Average Thrussell life expectancy in 2002 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thrussell 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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