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Figgett Family History

Figgett Surname Meaning

probably a variant of either Fickett or Fitchett with voicing of the intervocalic consonant. Compare Fidgett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Figgett family from?

You can see how Figgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figgett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Figgett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Figgett families living in Kent. This was about 63% of all the recorded Figgett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Figgett families in 1891.
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What did your Figgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Figgett. 100% of Figgett 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 Figgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figgett 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Figgett. 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 62 military records available for the last name Figgett. For the veterans among your Figgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figgett lifespan?

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