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Terrebonne Family History

Terrebonne Surname Meaning

French Canadian: habitational name from Terrebonne, the name of a seigniory in QC Canada, a compound of French terre ‘land’ + bonne ‘good’.

The cognate surname Terrebonne is also found in France (Hautes-Pyrénées), where it is very rare.

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


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Where is the Terrebonne family from?

You can see how Terrebonne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrebonne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terrebonne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 139 Terrebonne families living in Louisiana. This was about 97% of all the recorded Terrebonne's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Terrebonne families in 1880.
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What did your Terrebonne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terrebonne. 37% of Terrebonne men worked as a Fisherman and 36% of Terrebonne women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terrebonne were Policeman 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

  • Fisherman
    37%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Policeman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

What Terrebonne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Terrebonne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrebonne 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Terrebonne. 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 Terrebonne. For the veterans among your Terrebonne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrebonne lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Terrebonne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Terrebonne in 1960 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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