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Fafard Family History

Fafard Surname Meaning

French: from a diminutive of any of various words of diverse meaning containing the onomatopoeic element faf.

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


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Where is the Fafard family from?

You can see how Fafard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fafard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fafard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 287 Fafard families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Fafard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fafard families in 1911.
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What did your Fafard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fafard. 54% of Fafard men worked as a Cultivateur and 31% of Fafard women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fafard were Fermier and Ecollaur.

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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
    54%
  • Journalier
    11%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    7%
  • Fermier
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    31%
  • Acune
    24%
  • Modiste
    16%
  • Ecollaur
    16%

What Fafard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Fafard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fafard 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Fafard. 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 301 military records available for the last name Fafard. For the veterans among your Fafard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fafard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fafard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fafard in 1963 was 81, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fafard 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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