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Therieault Family History

Therieault Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Theriault, Therriault, Tetreault, Perreault, Thibault, Thibeault

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Where is the Therieault family from?

You can see how Therieault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Therieault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Therieault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Therieault families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Therieault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Therieault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Therieault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Therieault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Therieault. 40% of Therieault men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    40%
  • Acheur
    27%
  • Ach St Cult
    20%
  • Navigateur
    14%

What Therieault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Therieault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Therieault 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Therieault. 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 16 military records available for the last name Therieault. For the veterans among your Therieault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Therieault lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Therieault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Therieault in 1974 was 72, and 58 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Therieault 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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