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Theaux Family History

Theaux 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: Theall, Theroux, Thau, Breaux, Thaut, Meaux, Reaux, Theard, Theus

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Where is the Theaux family from?

You can see how Theaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Theaux families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Theaux family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Theaux's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Theaux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theaux 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 Theaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theaux. 100% of Theaux men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Theaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theaux 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Theaux. 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 22 military records available for the last name Theaux. For the veterans among your Theaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theaux lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Theaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Theaux in 1972 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theaux 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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