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Thebault Family History

Thebault 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: Thibault, Chenault, Henault, Thyfault, Rheault, Theriault, Thibeault

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Where is the Thebault family from?

You can see how Thebault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thebault family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thebault families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Thebault families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thebault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thebault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thebault 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 Thebault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Thebault. 30% of Thebault men worked as a Cultivateur and 30% of Thebault women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thebault were Charretier and Religieuse.

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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
    30%
  • Journalier
    30%
  • Menuisier
    8%
  • Charretier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    30%
  • Servante
    24%
  • Institutrice
    24%
  • Religieuse
    12%

What Thebault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Thebault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thebault 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Thebault. 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 282 military records available for the last name Thebault. For the veterans among your Thebault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thebault lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thebault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thebault in 1965 was 84, and 42 in 2004.

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