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Fauteux Name Meaning

Altered form of French Faudeux:: derivative of Old French faude ‘pit for charcoal making’ used as a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for a coalman. alternatively a derivative of Old French faude a term denoting a part of the armor that protects the bottom of the bust and upper thighs possibly used as a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for a maker of this.

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


Similar surnames: Faucheux, Baute, Dautel, Faux, Gautreaux, Faucheaux, Maute, Maheux

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Where is the Fauteux family from?

You can see how Fauteux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fauteux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fauteux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 179 Fauteux families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Fauteux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fauteux families in 1911.
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What did your Fauteux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fauteux. 29% of Fauteux men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Tudiant
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 326 immigration records available for the last name Fauteux. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 353 military records available for the last name Fauteux. For the veterans among your Fauteux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fauteux lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fauteux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fauteux in 1957 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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