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Thibedeau Family History

Thibedeau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Thibodeau.

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


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Where is the Thibedeau family from?

You can see how Thibedeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thibedeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thibedeau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Thibedeau families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Thibedeau's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Thibedeau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thibedeau 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 Thibedeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thibedeau. 49% of Thibedeau men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Thibedeau women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thibedeau were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Thibedeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thibedeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thibedeau 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Thibedeau. 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 322 military records available for the last name Thibedeau. For the veterans among your Thibedeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thibedeau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Thibedeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Thibedeau in 1961 was 60, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thibedeau 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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