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Figlen Family History

Figlen 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: Figley, Figler, Glen, Millen, Hillen, Finley, Filler, Filer, Gillen

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Where is the Figlen family from?

You can see how Figlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figlen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Figlen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Figlen family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Figlen's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Figlen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Figlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figlen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Figlen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Figlen. For the veterans among your Figlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figlen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Figlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Figlen in 1968 was 70, and 87 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figlen 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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