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Thuell Family History

Thuell Surname Meaning

from Thule in Gidleigh (Devon) named with reference to a tuft or clump of vegetation (Old English þȳfel ‘bush thicket’).

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


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Where is the Thuell family from?

You can see how Thuell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thuell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Thuell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Thuell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Thuell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thuell families in 1911.
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What did your Thuell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thuell. 100% of Thuell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Thuell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thuell 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Thuell. 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 59 military records available for the last name Thuell. For the veterans among your Thuell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thuell lifespan?

Average Thuell life expectancy in 1985 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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