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Theriault Family History

Theriault Surname Meaning

Altered form (also Thériault) of French Terriot (see Theriot). Compare Therriault.

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


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Where is the Theriault family from?

You can see how Theriault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theriault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Theriault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 927 Theriault families living in New Brunswick. This was about 59% of all the recorded Theriault's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Theriault families in 1911.
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What did your Theriault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theriault. 22% of Theriault men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Theriault women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theriault were Clerk and House Work.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Maid
    7%
  • House Work
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Theriault. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Theriault. For the veterans among your Theriault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theriault lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Theriault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Theriault in 1944 was 20, and 76 in 2004.

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