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Figes Family History

Figes Surname Meaning

see Figgis.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Figes family from?

You can see how Figes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Figes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Figes families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Figes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Figes families in 1891.
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What did your Figes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Figes. 100% of Figes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Figes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figes 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Figes. 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 44 military records available for the last name Figes. For the veterans among your Figes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figes lifespan?

Average Figes life expectancy in 1991 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figes 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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