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Thetrault Family History

Thetrault 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: Tetrault, Tetreault, Therriault, Theriault, Chenault, Henault

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Where is the Thetrault family from?

You can see how Thetrault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thetrault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thetrault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Thetrault families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Thetrault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thetrault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thetrault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thetrault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Gerant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thetrault. 100% of Thetrault women worked as a Gerant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Gerant
    100%

What Thetrault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Thetrault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thetrault 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Thetrault. 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 8 military records available for the last name Thetrault. For the veterans among your Thetrault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thetrault lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Thetrault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thetrault in 1971 was 81, and 88 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thetrault 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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