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Thibau Family History

Thibau 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: Thibeau, Thibaut, Chiba, Shiba, Thau, Tribou, Thibault, Thiebaud

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Where is the Thibau family from?

You can see how Thibau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thibau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thibau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Thibau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Thibau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thibau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thibau 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 Thibau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thibau. 100% of Thibau 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
    100%

What Thibau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Thibau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thibau 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Thibau. 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 5 military records available for the last name Thibau. For the veterans among your Thibau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thibau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Thibau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thibau in 1969 was 82, and 97 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thibau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thibau 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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