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Thereault Family History

Thereault 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: Theriault, Tetreault, Therriault, Thibeault, Chenault, Henault

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Where is the Thereault family from?

You can see how Thereault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thereault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thereault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Thereault families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Thereault's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thereault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thereault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thereault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thereault. 60% of Thereault men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Thereault women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thereault were Wood Passer and Secretary.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Wood Passer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Thereault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thereault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thereault 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Thereault. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Thereault. For the veterans among your Thereault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thereault lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Thereault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Thereault in 1958 was 62, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thereault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thereault 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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