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Thyfault Family History

Thyfault Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Thiffault.

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


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Where is the Thyfault family from?

You can see how Thyfault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thyfault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thyfault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Thyfault families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Thyfault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thyfault families in 1911.
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What did your Thyfault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thyfault. 47% of Thyfault men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Thyfault women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thyfault were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Lawyer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Thyfault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thyfault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thyfault 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Thyfault. 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 180 military records available for the last name Thyfault. For the veterans among your Thyfault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thyfault lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thyfault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thyfault in 1963 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thyfault 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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