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Thibadeau Name Meaning

Altered form of Thibodeau a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Thibaudeau, Thibedeau, Thibodeaux, Thibodeau, Thibeau, Girardeau

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Where is the Thibadeau family from?

You can see how Thibadeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thibadeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thibadeau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 79 Thibadeau families living in Maine. This was about 44% of all the recorded Thibadeau's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Thibadeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thibadeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thibadeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thibadeau. 41% of Thibadeau men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Thibadeau women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thibadeau were Salesman and Cook. .

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Common Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • School Teacher
    14%
  • Cook
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Thibadeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thibadeau 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Thibadeau. 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 266 military records available for the last name Thibadeau. For the veterans among your Thibadeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thibadeau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thibadeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Thibadeau in 1962 was 90, and 86 in 2004.

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