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Theraux Family History

Theraux Name 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: Theroux, Heroux, Traub, Traum, Leroux, Mierau, Thran, Lheureux, Shera

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Where is the Theraux family from?

You can see how Theraux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theraux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Theraux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Theraux families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Theraux's in USA. New York had the highest population of Theraux families in 1880.
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What did your Theraux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theraux. 43% of Theraux men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Theraux women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theraux were Watchman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Watchman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Theraux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theraux 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Theraux. 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 8 military records available for the last name Theraux. For the veterans among your Theraux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theraux lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Theraux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Theraux in 1969 was 75, and 65 in 1979.

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