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Francoeur Family History

Francoeur Name 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 6.

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


Similar surnames: Rancourt, France, Fancher, Ranger, Francom, Franco, Brander, Frater

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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 1911 there were 803 Francoeur families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Francoeur's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Francoeur families in 1911.
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.

What did your Francoeur ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Francoeur. 27% of Francoeur men worked as a Cultivateur and 27% of Francoeur women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Francoeur were Laborer and Servante. .

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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
    27%
  • Journalier
    26%
  • Cult Pch
    6%
  • Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Couturire
    9%
  • Servante
    9%
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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 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 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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