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Figart Family History

Figart Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Figaro, Figard, Figura, Fogarty, Faggart, Elgart, Ficara, Hilgart

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Where is the Figart family from?

You can see how Figart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Figart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Figart families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Figart's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Figart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Figart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figart. 23% of Figart men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Figart women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Figart were Labor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Figart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Figart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figart 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Figart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 212 military records available for the last name Figart. For the veterans among your Figart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Figart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Figart in 1963 was 80, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figart 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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