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Falardeau Family History

Falardeau Surname Meaning

French: variant of Folardeau a derivative of Foulard (rarely Folard) itself derived from the Old French verb foler ‘to full a cloth’ hence an occupational name or nickname for a fuller.

The surname Falardeau is very rare in France while the variant Folardeau has already died out there.

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


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Where is the Falardeau family from?

You can see how Falardeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falardeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Falardeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 790 Falardeau families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Falardeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Falardeau families in 1911.
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What did your Falardeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Falardeau. 19% of Falardeau men worked as a Cultivateur and 22% of Falardeau women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Falardeau were Commis and Mnagre.

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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
    19%
  • Journalier
    11%
  • Marchande
    7%
  • Commis
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    22%
  • Cultivateur
    13%
  • Modeliste
    10%
  • Mnagre
    10%

What Falardeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Falardeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falardeau 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Falardeau. 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 844 military records available for the last name Falardeau. For the veterans among your Falardeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falardeau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Falardeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Falardeau in 1963 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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