This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Theroux family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Theroux Family History

Theroux Surname Meaning

French (Théroux):: (southern): habitational name from (Le) Thérou the name of several places in the southwestern part of France. Alternatively of the same origin as 2 below. This surname is no longer found in southern France.

(mainly Sarthe): probably from an ancient Germanic personal name based on the element tur ‘giant’.

(Nord): metathesized form of Tréhou itself a variant of Tréhout a topographic name composed of the preposition tré ‘beyond on the other side’ and Middle Dutch hout ‘wood copse’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Theroux family from?

You can see how Theroux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theroux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Theroux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Theroux family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Theroux's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Theroux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theroux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Theroux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theroux. 16% of Theroux men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Theroux women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theroux were Mechanic and Bookkeeper.

View Census Data for Theroux | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    17%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Winder
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

What Theroux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Theroux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theroux census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Theroux

Passenger Lists

There are 839 immigration records available for the last name Theroux. 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.

View all Theroux immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Theroux. For the veterans among your Theroux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Theroux military records

You've only scratched the surface of Theroux family history

Discover More

What is the average Theroux lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Theroux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Theroux in 1955 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Theroux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theroux 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Theroux family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial