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Figenbaum Family History

Figenbaum 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: Feigenbaum, Kienbaum, Birenbaum, Greenbaum, Birnbaum, Lindenbaum

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Where is the Figenbaum family from?

You can see how Figenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figenbaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Figenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Figenbaum families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Figenbaum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Figenbaum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figenbaum 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 Figenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Figenbaum. 43% of Figenbaum men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Haberdashery Salesman
    29%
  • Assembler
    29%

What Figenbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Figenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figenbaum 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Figenbaum. 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 49 military records available for the last name Figenbaum. For the veterans among your Figenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figenbaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Figenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Figenbaum in 1962 was 87, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figenbaum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figenbaum 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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