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Thevenot Name Meaning

French (Thévenot): from a pet form of the personal name Thève a shortened form of Éthève which is a variant of Estève itself a regional variant of Etienne ‘Steven’.

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


Similar surnames: Thevenin, Thelen, Bernot, Heino, Evett, Thomen, Evert, Clement

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Where is the Thevenot family from?

You can see how Thevenot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thevenot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thevenot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Thevenot families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thevenot's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thevenot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thevenot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thevenot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thevenot. 37% of Thevenot men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thevenot women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thevenot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thevenot 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Thevenot. 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 217 military records available for the last name Thevenot. For the veterans among your Thevenot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thevenot lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thevenot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thevenot in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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