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Filteau Family History

Filteau Name Meaning

French: variant of Filleteau probably a nickname of the youngest son derived from Old French fillet ‘small child’. Both forms of this surname are very rare in France. However since the surname was also recorded as Feuilleteau it could actually be a diminutive of Feuillet which is itself a diminutive of feuille ‘leaf’. Compare Fecteau .

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


Similar surnames: Fecteau, Facteau, Belleau, Filbert, Bilyeu, Bibeau, Soileau, Barteau

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Where is the Filteau family from?

You can see how Filteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filteau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Filteau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 208 Filteau families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Filteau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Filteau families in 1911.
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What did your Filteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Religieuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Filteau. 29% of Filteau men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Filteau women worked as a Religieuse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Filteau were Menuisier and Tisseuse. .

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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

  • Journalier
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Menuisier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Religieuse
    50%
  • Tisseuse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Filteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filteau 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Filteau. 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 312 military records available for the last name Filteau. For the veterans among your Filteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filteau lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Filteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Filteau in 1951 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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