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Facteau Family History

Facteau Surname Meaning

French Canadian: variant of Fecteau.

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


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Where is the Facteau family from?

You can see how Facteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Facteau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Facteau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Facteau families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Facteau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Facteau families in 1911.
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What did your Facteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Facteau. 42% of Facteau men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Facteau women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Facteau were Baker and Nurse.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Nurse
    20%

What Facteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Facteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Facteau 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Facteau. 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 186 military records available for the last name Facteau. For the veterans among your Facteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Facteau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Facteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Facteau in 1956 was 34, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Facteau 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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