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Thibeau Family History

Thibeau Surname Meaning

French: variant of Thibault and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thibeau family from?

You can see how Thibeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thibeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thibeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 253 Thibeau families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Thibeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thibeau families in 1911.
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What did your Thibeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thibeau. 49% of Thibeau men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Thibeau women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thibeau were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    49%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Thibeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Thibeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thibeau 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Thibeau. 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 540 military records available for the last name Thibeau. For the veterans among your Thibeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thibeau lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Thibeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thibeau in 1950 was 33, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thibeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thibeau 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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