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Theriot Family History

Theriot Surname Meaning

Altered form (also Thériot) of French Terriot a cognate of 2 below.

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French (Thériot): from a pet form of the personal name Théry a variant of Thierry.

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


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Where is the Theriot family from?

You can see how Theriot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theriot family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Theriot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Theriot family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Theriot's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Theriot families in 1891.
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What did your Theriot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theriot. 27% of Theriot men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Theriot women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theriot were Manager and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Theriot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Theriot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theriot 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 911 immigration records available for the last name Theriot. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Theriot. For the veterans among your Theriot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theriot lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Theriot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Theriot in 1954 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theriot 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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