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Thereau Family History

Thereau 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: Thebeau, Gereau, Thurnau, Threat, Tebeau, Thibeau, Tetreau, Thurman

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Where is the Thereau family from?

You can see how Thereau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thereau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thereau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Thereau family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Thereau's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Thereau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thereau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Thereau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thereau 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Thereau. 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 12 military records available for the last name Thereau. For the veterans among your Thereau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thereau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Thereau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Thereau in 1970 was 53, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thereau 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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