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Fecteau Family History

Fecteau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Filteau. Compare Facteau.

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


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Where is the Fecteau family from?

You can see how Fecteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fecteau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fecteau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Fecteau family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Fecteau's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Fecteau families in 1871.
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What did your Fecteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fecteau. 21% of Fecteau men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Fecteau women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fecteau were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    21%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    20%
  • Spinner
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Fecteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Fecteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fecteau 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Fecteau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fecteau. For the veterans among your Fecteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fecteau lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fecteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fecteau in 1944 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

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