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Therriault Name Meaning

Variant of Thériault (see Theriault ) a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Theriault, Therrian, Rheault, Theriot, Therrell, Therrien, Perreault

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Where is the Therriault family from?

You can see how Therriault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Therriault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Therriault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 575 Therriault families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Therriault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Therriault families in 1911.
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What did your Therriault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Therriault. 38% of Therriault men worked as a Cultivateur and 25% of Therriault women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Therriault were Fils De Cultivateur and Marchande. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Journalier
    26%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    25%
  • Servante
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Marchande
    25%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Therriault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Therriault 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 641 immigration records available for the last name Therriault. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 757 military records available for the last name Therriault. For the veterans among your Therriault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Therriault lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Therriault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Therriault in 1940 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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