Why did my ancestor's move from France to New Orleans in 1700's?

Question

Trying to figure out why gggggrandfather Francois Faucheux 1725-1775 (a shoe-maker) moved from Pyrennes France to New Orleans in 1700's. What was Pyrannes like in that time could there have been war or something where he had to leave?

Answer 1

It wasn't because of the French Revolution,if that's what you are thinking because that didn't start until1789.I have done the geaneology on the paternal side of my family back to the 1600's.So here's a tip.I hope it helps.
If you really want to figure out what might have caused him to leave france,you need to try to find out when he left.Fifty years is too long,you need to narrow it down to atleast to the decade,if you are unsure of the exact year.Then research the decade.As for why he chose New Orleans,that's obvious[you probably have already figured this out].New Orleans was like a little piece of France at that time,a home away from home for a frenchmen.

Answer 2

So many immigrants migrated in pursuit of a better life, some
had hopes that America was the best place to start and that
was what may be a possibilty.Read the History of France you
are bound to discover what was Frances political position I do know some of the best art came from France

Answer 3

I see from another questions which you have asked which you're an curiously American citizen. the respond is subsequently that it can be quite difficult to circulate to France. The French government won't provide help to stay in France for greater desirable than 3 months without paying for a protracted term visa and that they are not greater desirous to have foreigners without supplies (it is to declare money) circulate to their united states of america than the U. S. government is to have foreigners circulate to the USA of a. regardless of if that weren't the case in fact which you may locate it incredibly much impossible to get a job till youy spoke fluent French and regardless of in case you probably did the unemployment value in France is incredibly much two times that of the USA of a. temporarily, some misdemeanors on your checklist is the least of your concerns.

Answer 4

probably like most people, better job oppertunities.
+ France was on the edge of their revolution meaning they were going through hard times. This was right before Napolean took over.
France went through many wars during the 1700s and suffered horribly in its economy

Answer 5

Louisiana was used as a penal colony for france for a long time. your ancestor prob committed a crime and was offered the guillotine or the colony. he wanted to live. also, i know that france settled n.o. with unwanted prostitutes. hate to tell you, but your prob the descendant of a thief and a prostitute. but dont worry, look in everyones past and there will be something like that

Answer 6

He moved outta there for some reasons. May be the live in Preynnes sucked, he moved to the new world for a better opportunities. Or it was just the feeling that all White people have, to conquer and establish territories that don't belong to them. As we speak they do that.

Answer 7

That's amazing that you were able to trace that far back. Read some history books on the subject. Maybe you'll find an answer there. Good luck!

Answer 8

french revolution quite possibly could have been a major factor.

but who knows for sure,,,,, maybe if you trace his steps, you will get a better understanding as to why.

good luck

Answer 9

Maybe he liked that sinking feeling.

Answer 10

Perhaps there was work there, like dyke-building or something.