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Theophile Family History

Theophile Name Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti also Martinique and Guadeloupe) (Théophile): from the French personal name Théophile from Latin Theophilus . This surname was brought to the US mostly from Haiti.

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


Similar surnames: Hemphill, Theile, Temple, Theodore, Theobald, Cheshire, Theiler

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Where is the Theophile family from?

You can see how Theophile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theophile family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Theophile families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Theophile families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Theophile's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Theophile families in 1880.
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What did your Theophile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Swamper and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theophile. 100% of Theophile men worked as a Swamper and 100% of Theophile women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Swamper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Theophile family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Theophile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theophile 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Theophile. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Theophile. For the veterans among your Theophile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theophile lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Theophile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Theophile in 1962 was 47, and 90 in 2002.

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