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Thevenet Family History

Thevenet 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: Thevenot, Thevenin, Hevener, Levene, Thelen, Trevena, Heavener

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Where is the Thevenet family from?

You can see how Thevenet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thevenet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thevenet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Thevenet families living in Northwest Territories. This was about 83% of all the recorded Thevenet's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Thevenet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thevenet 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 Thevenet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thevenet. 50% of Thevenet men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Chef
    50%

What Thevenet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Thevenet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thevenet 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Thevenet. 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 83 military records available for the last name Thevenet. For the veterans among your Thevenet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thevenet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thevenet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Thevenet in 1964 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thevenet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thevenet 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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