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Thibodeau Family History

Thibodeau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Thibaudeau a derivative of the personal name Thibault.

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


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Where is the Thibodeau family from?

You can see how Thibodeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thibodeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thibodeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 985 Thibodeau families living in Quebec. This was about 51% of all the recorded Thibodeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thibodeau families in 1911.
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What did your Thibodeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thibodeau. 26% of Thibodeau men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Thibodeau women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thibodeau were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    26%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    6%

What Thibodeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Thibodeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thibodeau 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Thibodeau. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Thibodeau. For the veterans among your Thibodeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thibodeau lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Thibodeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thibodeau in 1952 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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