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Theriet Family History

Theriet 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: Therien, Theriot, Thrift, Thering, Heriot, Threet, Therrien, Herget

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Where is the Theriet family from?

You can see how Theriet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theriet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Theriet families living in Maryland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Theriet's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Theriet families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Theriet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theriet 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Theriet. 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 Theriet. For the veterans among your Theriet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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