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Thouvenot Family History

Thouvenot 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: Thevenot, Thoen, Grosvenor, Fontenot, Thousand, Tourdot, Trouten

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Where is the Thouvenot family from?

You can see how Thouvenot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thouvenot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Thouvenot families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thouvenot's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thouvenot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thouvenot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thouvenot ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Thouvenot ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Thouvenot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thouvenot 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Thouvenot. 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 38 military records available for the last name Thouvenot. For the veterans among your Thouvenot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thouvenot lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thouvenot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thouvenot in 1965 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

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