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Thiffault Family History

Thiffault Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Tiffaut a place in Gironde. This surname is not found in France. Compare Thyfault.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thiffault family from?

You can see how Thiffault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thiffault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Thiffault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 101 Thiffault families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Thiffault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thiffault families in 1911.
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What did your Thiffault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Thiffault. 38% of Thiffault men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Thiffault women worked as an Institutrice.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    38%
  • Cultivateur
    22%
  • Marchande
    7%
  • Menuisier
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%

What Thiffault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thiffault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thiffault 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Thiffault. 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 127 military records available for the last name Thiffault. For the veterans among your Thiffault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thiffault lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Thiffault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Thiffault in 1968 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thiffault 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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