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Francoeur Family History

Francoeur Surname Meaning

French:: soldier's name from franc coeur ‘sincere heart’. Habitational name from (Le) Francoeur, the name of several places in various parts of France, e.g. in Yonne.

This surname is very rare in France. Compare Hart.

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


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Where is the Francoeur family from?

You can see how Francoeur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Francoeur family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Francoeur families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Francoeur family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Francoeur's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Francoeur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Francoeur 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 Francoeur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Francoeur. 31% of Francoeur men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Francoeur women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Francoeur were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Francoeur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Francoeur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Francoeur 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Francoeur. 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 Francoeur. For the veterans among your Francoeur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Francoeur lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Francoeur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Francoeur in 1947 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Francoeur 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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