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Theberge Family History

Theberge Surname Meaning

French (Théberge): from the ancient Germanic female personal name Theodberga composed of the elements theod ‘people’ and berga a derivative of bergan ‘to hide to preserve’.

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


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Where is the Theberge family from?

You can see how Theberge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theberge family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Theberge families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Theberge family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Theberge's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Theberge families in 1861.
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What did your Theberge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theberge. 17% of Theberge men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Theberge women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theberge were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    14%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Theberge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theberge 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Theberge. 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 673 military records available for the last name Theberge. For the veterans among your Theberge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theberge lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Theberge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Theberge in 1952 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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