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Thunselle Family History

Thunselle 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: Trussell, Hensell, Thorsell, Munsell, Teselle, Brunsell, Tunnell

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Where is the Thunselle family from?

You can see how Thunselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thunselle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thunselle family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Thunselle's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thunselle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thunselle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Thunselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thunselle 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 Thunselle. 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 3 military records available for the last name Thunselle. For the veterans among your Thunselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thunselle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thunselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Thunselle in 1965 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thunselle 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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