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Fouquette Name Meaning

Altered form of French Fouquet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


Similar surnames: Fouquet, Luquette, Duquette, Poquette, Arquette, Paquette, Piquette

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Where is the Fouquette family from?

You can see how Fouquette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouquette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fouquette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Fouquette families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fouquette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fouquette families in 1911.
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What did your Fouquette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Avern were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fouquette. 36% of Fouquette men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fouquette women worked as an Avern. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Cultivator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Avern
    100%
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Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Fouquette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouquette 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Fouquette. 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 119 military records available for the last name Fouquette. For the veterans among your Fouquette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fouquette lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fouquette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fouquette in 1960 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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