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Faubert Name Meaning

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements falc ‘falcon’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

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


Similar surnames: Gaubert, Lambert, Jalbert, Albert, Filbert, Hubert, Talbert, Haubert

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Where is the Faubert family from?

You can see how Faubert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faubert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Faubert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 394 Faubert families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Faubert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Faubert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faubert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faubert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Faubert. 24% of Faubert men worked as a Cultivateur and 32% of Faubert women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faubert were Labourer and Couturier. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Journalier
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    32%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Commis
    11%
  • Couturier
    11%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Faubert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faubert 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Faubert. 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 501 military records available for the last name Faubert. For the veterans among your Faubert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faubert lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Faubert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Faubert in 1957 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

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