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Faucher Family History

Faucher Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Falchari composed of the elements falc ‘falcon’ and hari ‘army’.

Altered form of French Foucher.

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


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Where is the Faucher family from?

You can see how Faucher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faucher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faucher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Faucher families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faucher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faucher families in 1891.
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What did your Faucher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faucher. 15% of Faucher men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Faucher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faucher were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Secretary
    7%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Faucher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faucher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Faucher. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Faucher. For the veterans among your Faucher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faucher lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Faucher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Faucher in 1940 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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