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Thereux Family History

Thereux 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: Theroux, Lheureux, Heroux, Terek, Theurer, Thelen, Cherek, Teresi

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Where is the Thereux family from?

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

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Thereux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thereux 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Thereux. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thereux. For the veterans among your Thereux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thereux lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thereux

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