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Therault Family History

Therault 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: Theriault, Chenault, Henault, Thyfault, Rheault, Thibault, Therriault

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Where is the Therault family from?

You can see how Therault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Therault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Therault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Therault families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Therault's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Therault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Therault 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 Therault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Therault. 34% of Therault men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    34%
  • Forger
    34%
  • Printer
    34%

What Therault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Therault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Therault 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Therault. 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 88 military records available for the last name Therault. For the veterans among your Therault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Therault lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Therault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Therault in 1972 was 72, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Therault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Therault 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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