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Fauquier Family History

Fauquier Surname Meaning

French (southern): variant of Faucher

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


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Where is the Fauquier family from?

You can see how Fauquier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fauquier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fauquier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Fauquier families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fauquier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fauquier families in 1880.
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What did your Fauquier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fauquier. 50% of Fauquier men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Fauquier women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fauquier were Farmer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Fauquier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Fauquier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fauquier 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Fauquier. 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 Fauquier. For the veterans among your Fauquier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fauquier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fauquier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fauquier in 1966 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fauquier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fauquier 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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