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Thibodaux Family History

Thibodaux Surname Meaning

Variant of Thibodeaux a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Thibodaux family from?

You can see how Thibodaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thibodaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thibodaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 185 Thibodaux families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Thibodaux's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Thibodaux families in 1880.
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What did your Thibodaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thibodaux. 41% of Thibodaux men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Thibodaux women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thibodaux were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%

What Thibodaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Thibodaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thibodaux 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Thibodaux. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thibodaux. For the veterans among your Thibodaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thibodaux lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Thibodaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thibodaux in 1951 was 72, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thibodaux 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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