Origins of the Thorell surname

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    In 1921, most Thorells lived in north-east

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    170 Thorell Travel & migration records
    100 Thorells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Thorell

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    What are the most common Thorell first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Thorells

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Thorells in 1921

    Assistant Teacher

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    Nursery Governess Domestic

    1

    Shopkeepers Wife

    1

    Wife Of Fireman Hydraulic Engine

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Thorells in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Foremen

    2

    Labourer Tin Mine

    2

    Stock Clerks

    2

    Tailor

    2

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