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Foucher Family History

Foucher Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Folchari composed of the elements folk folc ‘people’ and hari ‘army’.

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


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Where is the Foucher family from?

You can see how Foucher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foucher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foucher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 101 Foucher families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Foucher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Foucher families in 1911.
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What did your Foucher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Foucher. 63% of Foucher men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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
    63%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    9%

What Foucher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Foucher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foucher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Foucher. 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 758 military records available for the last name Foucher. For the veterans among your Foucher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foucher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Foucher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Foucher in 1960 was 34, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foucher 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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