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Foucault Family History

Foucault Surname Meaning

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements folk ‘people’ + wald ‘rule’.

Altered form of French Fouquereau itself derived from Fouquier a variant of Foucher.

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


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Where is the Foucault family from?

You can see how Foucault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foucault family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foucault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Foucault families living in Channel Islands. This was about 67% of all the recorded Foucault's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Foucault families in 1891.
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What did your Foucault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Foucault. 44% of Foucault men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Foucault women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foucault were Revenue and Religieuse.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    44%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    10%
  • Revenue
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Religieuse
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Foucault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foucault 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Foucault. 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 380 military records available for the last name Foucault. For the veterans among your Foucault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foucault lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Foucault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Foucault in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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