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Facette Family History

Facette Surname 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: Racette, Faucette, Fayette, Fawcett, Majette, Malette, Gavette

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Where is the Facette family from?

You can see how Facette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Facette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Facette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Facette families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Facette's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Facette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Facette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Facette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Facette. 67% of Facette men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Cultivateur
    34%

What Facette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Facette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Facette 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Facette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Facette. For the veterans among your Facette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Facette lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1997, in the United States, Facette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Facette in 1956 was 53, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Facette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Facette 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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